Records. Hair, 1894-1983.

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Records. Hair, 1894-1983.

Correspondence, advertisements, articles and clippings, and promotional and supplementary materials concerning hair, hair dyes, rinses, tonics, depilatories, and other preparations and treatments and their ingredients, some of which were harmful. Also included are materials on hair analysis (trichology), analysis of hair by medical personnel and beauty specialists for evidence of diseases or toxic substances.

4.7 cubic ft. (15 boxes).

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