Pharmacy: Shop Furniture : Bulk containers for herbs, powders and liquids
Object ID Number:
PH134
Object Name:
China Pomade
Type:
Ceramic Shop Furniture
Manufactured from:
1800
Manufactured to:
1900
Description / History:
19th century white ceramic medicine jar labeled China Pomade.

19th century pomade was usually bear fat. It was sold in pharmacies to men for waxing and styling mustaches, sideburns and beards.
Dimensions:
H–5.5 Dia–3.5 inches
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