7 Sutherland Sisters' Hair Grower

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Object Details

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7 Sutherland Sisters

Description

Glass bottle with paper label that reads in part “THE LUCKY NUMBER / 7 / SEVEN SUTHERLAND SISTERS’ / HAIR GROWER.” The 7 Sutherland Sisters was a singing group (fl. early 1880s-early 1900s) from Lockport, N.Y. famous for the length and texture of their hair.

Location

Currently not on view

ID Number

MG.293320.0950

catalog number

293320.0950

accession number

293320

Object Name

hair and scalp treatment

hair care product

Other Terms

Hair Care Product; Cosmetics

Physical Description

alcohol, 15% (product active ingredients)

glass (container material)

Measurements

overall: 6 in x 3 in x 1 7/8 in; 15.24 cm x 7.62 cm x 4.7625 cm

place made

United States: New York, New York City

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Medicine and Science: Medicine

Health & Medicine

Beauty and Hygiene Products: Hair Care and Enhancement

Beauty and Health

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-dae1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1297961