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Barker's Cheveux Tonique
This was the product of William Jay Barker. The product was being sold as early as 1847. Later, Barker changed the product name to Hirsutus, which was for sale through 1930.

The description of the 3rd variant was from Matt Knapp's 2012 book on DVD called "Early American Medicines."

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BOTTLE DESCRIPTIONS
1 Oval, 6", graduated top, no panels, O.P., aqua, front: "BARKER'S - CHEVEUX TONIQUE - FOR THE HAIR - BDWAY, N.Y."
2 Oval, 6 1/8", graduated top, no panels, O.P., aqua, front: "BARKER'S - CHEVEUX - TONIQUE"
3 Rectangular, 4", Rolled Lip, no panels, O.P., aqua, embossed: "BARKER HAIR DRESSER BD WAY, N.Y."
Barker's Cheveux Tonique