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City of Armadale - History House > Records

BOTTLE - KOKO FOR THE HAIR

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c. 1890 - 1915

Overview

Rectangular glass bottle. Moulded text down sides and on base. At the top is a cylindrical neck with a rim around the opening.

Historical information

Koko Maricopas Ltd manufactured the product as a cure all for hair loss and conditions such as dandruff.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-AK2000.152

Material

Glass

Inscriptions and markings

Sides [KOKO / FOR / THE / HAIR]. Base [A G M 4 / S102 3].

Year

Statement of significance

LOW

An example of 'quack' medicine common of the time. This product promoted it eradicated hair loss, dandruff and made hair bright and soft.

Used in Wongong area.

Last modified

Friday, 2 October, 2026

Completeness

83

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