Pomade Collection

English postboy with pigtail tied with ribbon and pomade, and large, heavy boots of wood, leather and iron, circa 1815
FLO4671737 English postboy with pigtail tied with ribbon and pomade, and large, heavy boots of wood, leather and iron, circa 1815

Tin of Murrays Superior Hair Dressing Pomade, 2014. Creator: Murray s
African-American barber C.D. Murray invented Murrays Superior Hair Dressing Pomade and began to sell it out of his Chicago barbershop. He founded Murrays Superior Products Co

Bachelorland: single man worried about his appearance (chromolitho)
5996136 Bachelorland: single man worried about his appearance (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bachelorland: single man worried about his appearance)

Cartoon, Dizzy and His Constituent -- a satirical comment on the way in which Benjamin Disraeli could butter up his Buckinghamshire constituents in his speeches. Date: 1858

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1100076 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Egyptian Obelisk in Central Park New York (chromolitho)
961380 Egyptian Obelisk in Central Park New York (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Obelisk in Central Park New York)

Labels advertising various flower extracts for a perfume shop, Paris
CHT163265 Labels advertising various flower extracts for a perfume shop, Paris, early 19th century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Advertisement, Vinolia Soap (engraving)
1047862 Advertisement, Vinolia Soap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Vinolia Soap)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1039076 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

French postboy with pigtail and heavy boots, circa 1815.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by M. S. from Benjamin Rotchs Manners and Customs of the French, London, Sotheran, 1893

Crinisma hair preparation
Bottle containing Crinisma hair preparation, a substitute for oil, pomade and brilliantine. This preparation combines in itself the double properties of both a hair grease and stimulating wash

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"Pomade: The Timeless Elixir for the Modern Gentleman" In a tin of Murray's Superior Hair Dressing Pomade, lies the secret to impeccable style. Created in 2014 by Murray's, this pomade has become an essential tool for men who take pride in their appearance. Step into Bachelorland, where every single man worries about his looks. With just a touch of pomade, they transform from ordinary to extraordinary. Like a chromolitho painting come to life, these men exude confidence and charm. Remember Dizzy and His Constituent? That cartoon character knew the power too. His perfectly styled hair was proof that with the right product, anything is possible. Flipping through a page of advertisements engraved with finesse, you'll find labels advertising various flower extracts used in Parisian perfume shops. Just like those delicate scents enhance one's allure, pomade adds that finishing touch to complete any gentleman's ensemble. Even the Egyptian Obelisk standing tall in Central Park New York could benefit from some grooming magic. Its vibrant colors captured in chromolitho remind us that even ancient monuments appreciate a little sprucing up now and then. But it doesn't stop there; Vinolia Soap knows how important it is to pair cleanliness with style. Their advertisement engraved on another page showcases how using their soap alongside they are elevate your grooming routine to new heights. As you turn yet another page filled with enchanting engravings, you stumble upon a French postboy sporting heavy boots and an elegant pigtail circa 1815. Even back then, people understood that appearances matter – and what better way than using high-quality products like pomade? The following pages are adorned with more captivating engravings showcasing different advertisements - each highlighting the transformative power of well-groomed hair achieved through trusty pomades. From its humble beginnings as just another hair product encased within a tin, it has evolved into an essential companion for the modern gentleman.