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Phytalia For This Hair
Richard Binder, of Philadelphia, registered this brand name as a Trademark in 1889 (TM #16,222). He claimed to have been using the name since 1888. He said that he might have the Trademark blown onto the bottles. A labeled example said it was sold by John Wanamaker, of Philadelphia. I found the product advertised from 1889 until 1921. You must see the article below from 1911.

Images:

    Ad from 1891 Philadelphia Times
    Ad from 1902 New York Times
    Article form 1911 Pittston (PA) Gazette

BOTTLE DESCRIPTIONS
1 Rectangular, about 6", square top, no panels, BIM, clear, side: "PHYTALIA - FOR THE HAIR"
2 Rectangular, 8 3/8" with glass stopper, prescription top, no panels, BIM, clear, both sides: "PHYTALIA - FOR THE HAIR"
Phytalia Bottle