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1982.73.4 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
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1982.73.4 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society

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Dateabout 1900
MediumPaper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 3/4 × 11 7/8in. (12.1 × 30.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionThree uncut labels for "Oxygenized Shaving Cream" by W.A. Terry & Co. in Forestville, CT. Each label describes their shaving cream and gives directions on how to properly apply the cream when shaving. The labels are printed on green paper and have a black patterned border surrounding the text.
Object number1982.73.4
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    1973.48.11 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
    W. A. Terry & Co.
    about 1900
    Gift of Avis and Rockwell Gardiner, 1964.79.5 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
    Natchaug Silk Company
    1901
    2015.77.25 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
    Roderick Nevers
    1841-1887
    Gift of G. Fox & Co., 1949.2.8a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
    Colt Manufacturing Company
    1880-1915
    2015.77.23 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
    Fairlawn Mills
    after 1830
    Gift of Newton C. Brainard, 1951.3.0.1 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
    George Litchfield Coburn
    after 1870
    2015.77.31 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society
    Jennie M. Wittman
    1850-1950
    Soap or Shaving Compound Box
    Sheldon, Harris & Williams
    1850-1900