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Elm's Astringent Botanic Elixir

American History Museum

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    Object Details

    Description

    The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
    Cures ringworm and other diseases of the scalp; eradicates dandruff and removes itching and irritation of the skin; promotes the growth and strength of hair.

    Location

    Currently not on view

    Credit Line

    Gift of Robert Grodanz, David's Pharmacy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    date made

    after 1893

    ID Number

    2002.0138.123

    accession number

    2002.0138

    catalog number

    2002.0138.123

    Object Name

    hair care product
    hair dressing

    Other Terms

    Hair Astringent; Hair Care Product; Cosmetics

    Measurements

    overall, box: 7 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in x 2 3/8 in; 19.05 cm x 6.35 cm x 6.0325 cm
    overall, bottle: 7 3/4 in x 2 3/8 in x 2 3/8 in; 19.685 cm x 6.0325 cm x 6.0325 cm

    place made

    United States: Missouri, St. Louis

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    Medicine and Science: Medicine
    Health & Medicine
    Beauty and Health
    Beauty and Hygiene Products: Hair Care and Enhancement

    Data Source

    National Museum of American History

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-9987-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_1215652

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    Health and Hygiene objects from the collection

    Hair Care

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