Improved Cosmetic. Metadata

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Title

  • Main Title Improved Cosmetic.

Creator

  • Inventor: Wilson, I. M.
    Creator Type: Personal
    Creator Info: I. M. Wilson, of Seguin, Texas.

Contributor

  • Witness: Julian, J. D.
    Contributor Type: Personal
  • Witness: Saunders, R. E.
    Contributor Type: Personal

Publisher

  • Name: United States. Patent Office.
    Place of Publication: [Washington D.C.]

Date

  • Creation: 1868-02-25
  • Acceptance Date: 1868-02-25

Language

  • English

Description

  • Content Description: Patent for improvement in cosmetics by using various chemicals to enhance the cosmetics in which it “can remove freckles or tan-discoloration from the skin, and for improving the complexion.” (Line 5-6) Formula for the improved cosmetic is included. Instructions on how to prepare the cosmetic and how to use the cosmetic are described. There is no illustration.
  • Physical Description: 1 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject

  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Inventions
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Science and Technology
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Cosmetics -- Composition.
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings: Dermatology.
  • Keyword: bleach
  • Keyword: soda
  • Keyword: potash
  • Keyword: liquid ammonia
  • Keyword: chloride of Lime

Coverage

  • Place Name: United States - Texas - Guadalupe County - Seguin

Collection

  • Name: Texas Patents
    Code: TXPT

Institution

  • Name: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
    Code: UNTGD

Rights

  • Rights License: pd

Resource Type

  • Patent

Format

  • Text

Identifier

  • Patent Number: 74871
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth165147

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