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Handwritten formula for hair grower

Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s1915-1953

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

Handwritten recipe for Hair Grower formula created by Poro College and written on lined paper in blue ink. The recipe reads "Hair Grower /1 pt Vaseline white./ 2 tsp Sulphur/2 1"/"2 tsp. Orriste (sic) root/ 1 tsp Quinine/ Bergamont Oil/ Sift the dry ingredient/ four times then mix/ with vaseline and stir/ as making cake/ oil for flavor perfume/ to suit taste." The recipe has deep creases from folding that have been reinforced with clear tape.

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  • Title: Handwritten formula for hair grower
  • Creator: Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
  • Date Created: 1915-1953
  • Physical Dimensions: H x W: 4 7/8 x 5 1/16 in. (12.4 x 12.9 cm)
  • Subject Keywords: Women, Cosmetics, Beauty salons (Beauty shops), Beauty schools, Business
  • Medium: ink on paper
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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