Wells, Richardson & Company "Leamon's Genuine Aniline Dyes: Purple," 1873-1880

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Packaging

Date Made

1873-1880

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

93.0.25.90.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Glass (Material)
Cork (Bark)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4.813 in
Width: 2 in
Length: 1.125 in

Inscriptions

on box: LEAMONS Genuine Aniline Dyes / For the Public / Any One Can Use Them. Anything Can be Dyed With Them / Price 25 cts. / None Genuine Unless Signed Thomas Leamon on side of bottle: ANILINE DYES
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