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Object:Jar of 'Brylcreem' by County Laboratories Ltd., c.1960


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Brylcreem' was one of the first mass-marketed men's hair care products and was used to shape the hair into various styles.
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French-style shampoo, 'Shampoo 88', 1950s
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Bottle of Gibbs 'Sunsilk' liquid shampoo, c.1955
 
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