Object Details
maker
Johnson & Johnson
Description
Yellow and gold-colored metal cannister with orange borders. Perforated (shaker) screw cap. J&J red cross logo on front. Descriptions of other J&J baby products on sides including Johnson's Baby Cream, Johnson's Baby Soap, and Johnson's baby Oil. Contains 4 1/2 Oz. powder. Text on label includes: "Made of the finest talc obtainable. Borated and very mildly perfumed. It contains no stearate of zinc or orris root."
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: After Baby's Bath -- Dust on freely, being sure to cover every skin fold. It rlieves and prevents chafing, does away with diaper rash and relieves urine scald. When the Diaper is Changed -- After bathing the buttocks, dust on this healing powder. Use it too, on the diaper itself, to soften any roughness. In Hot Weather -- Use freely to relieve or prevent prickly heat.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1921
ID Number
2004.0129.86
accession number
67857
catalog number
M-01518.11
Object Name
personal hygiene product
powder, baby
Physical Description
borated talcum (product active ingredients)
metal (container material)
Measurements
overall: 4 1/4 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 7/8 in; 10.795 cm x 4.7625 cm x 4.7625 cm
place made
United States: New Jersey, New Brunswick
United States: Illinois, Chicago
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Health & Medicine
Beauty and Health
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Babies
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Skin
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Pediatrics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1278916