William F. Potter was born around 1830 in Massechusetts. He was listed in the census as a Hair Oil Manufacturer in 1860. He was listed in 1870 as a Laborer and in 1880 as a Janitor. The product was advertised for sale by Frederick Baron in the 1856 Lowell Mass. Business Directory. This bottle was for sale on eBay in 2004.
1856 Ad for Potter's Hair Balm
BOTTLE DESCRIPTIONS
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Rectangular, 4 3/8", ring top, no panels, BIM, clear, no embossing