Colgate And Co. Perfumers Sample Box

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Object Details

maker

Colgate and Co.

Description

Box containing samples of three Colgate products: Violet Toilet Water; Antiseptic Dental Powder (dated Sept. 11, 1895); and Rum and Quinine Tonic Lotion.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

1897

ID Number

MG.293320.0907

catalog number

293320.0907

accession number

293320

Object Name

personal hygiene product, set

fragrance

tooth powder

soap

hair tonic

Other Terms

cosmetic

Physical Description

cardboard (packaging material)

Measurements

overall: 1 5/8 in x 4 3/4 in x 3 7/8 in; 4.1275 cm x 12.065 cm x 9.8425 cm

place made

United States: New York, New York City

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Medicine and Science: Medicine

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Beauty and Hygiene Products: Oral Care

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-d357-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1298174