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jar for Brylcreem hair cream
Overview
reverse pear shaped jar with 2 indented molds in each side, clear glass, no lid,
Historical information
Brylcreem hair styling cream was founded in 1928 in Birmingham, England. by County Chemicals. and became dominant in the 1950's for providing a shiny, slicked-back look. made from a blend of water, mineral oil and beeswax. by the 1960's sales slowed as "dry" and longer hair styles became popular.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-126-82.6
Item type
Hair Accessories
Material
Glass
Width
6.5000 cm
Height or length
7.5000 cm
Depth
4 cm
Inscriptions and markings
on bottom of jar in risen print " trade mark BRYLCREEM , 6 "
Keywords
Last modified
Thursday, 30 April, 2026
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