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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
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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