Japanese Hair Stain, Circa 1865

 

 

 

 

 

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Small hair dye bottle, Upham, Philly

This was dug in a pontiled era Philly privy, but this was just after pontil era, Civil War likely. Smooth-base, paneled style. Hand tooled top.

Embossed: JAPANESE / HAIR STAIN // UPHAM / PHILADA.

Height: 3 1/8"  
Color: clear

Condition: Excellent - perfect structurally (no chips, dings, cracks), light wear, some stain to polish up.

Reference Number: X1704

Price: $9