Object Details
maker
Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Company
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
A light, fine- textured brushless shave cream. Light and fluffy; not greasy or gummy. Completely softens tough beards. Gives smooth, clean, comfortable shaves. Spreads easily, rinses quickly. Leaves skin soft. Just rub on and shave--no brush needed
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
The Fournet Drugstore Collection
date made
early 1950s
ID Number
1985.0475.604
accession number
1985.0475
catalog number
1985.0475.604
Object Name
shaving cream
personal hygiene product
Physical Description
cardboard (packaging material)
tin (container material)
Measurements
overall: 1 5/8 in x 5 1/2 in x 1 3/8 in; 4.1275 cm x 13.97 cm x 3.4925 cm
place made
United States: New Jersey, Jersey City
associated place
United States: Louisiana, Saint Martinville
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_835063