Witch Hazel Label
MakerMade by
E. E. Dickinson & Co.
American
Date1933
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 3 × 4 7/8in. (7.6 × 12.4cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionRectangular-shaped paper label for The E. E. Dickinson Company’s Double Distilled Witch Hazel in a yellow, black, and red motif. The label features directions for use on reverse side.
Object number1998.74.7
InscribedPrinted on front: "A HOUSEHOLD REMEDY FOR GENERATIONS/ DICKINSON'S/ COPYRIGHT 1933 BY THE E. E. DICKINSON CO./ WITCH HAZEL/ ALCOHOL 14%/ BOTTLED AT THE DISTILLERY/ THE E. E. DICKINSON CO./ ESSEX, CONN. 06426/ 32 fl oz (1 qt)" Printed on front in logo: "DOUBLE DISTILLED/ WITCH/ HAZEL/ THE E. E. DICKINSON CO. ESSEX, CONN."
Printed on back: "General Directions/ For Some of the Many Uses of/ DICKINSON'S WITCH HAZEL/ Bruises, bites and stings of non-poison-/ ous insects and minor skin irritations,/ apply freely -- bandage and keep con-/ stantly wet./ Sunburn, minor scalds, burns, etc.,/ cover affected area with soft cloth and/ keep wet./ Shaving: An invigorating after shave/ when applied liberally./ Mouth wash and gargle: After smok-/ing, sweetens the mouth, removes/ tobacco odor./ For athletes, or unusual physical exer-/ tion: Rub in several applications for/ muscular stiffness or soreness./ Rubbing lotion: Invigorating and re-/ freshing before retiring and after the/ bath./ Burning, tired feet, etc.: Applied free-/ ly, it relieves the burn and sting./ Poison ivy: Make a paste with bicar-/ bonate of soda and apply./ Shampoo: Used after shampooing,/ leaves hair sweet and clean. Assists/ in setting hair."
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