19th Century Ox Marrow Pomade Ceramic

Nineteenth Century Pomade

Pharmacies in the 1800s sold pomade for its many purposes in aiding with beauty and physical health. Pomade helped hair by keeping it manageable, moisturizing, conditioning, returning grey to its natural color, and lengthening hair. Many believed that pomade helped to prevent baldness as well. Its most popular use among African Americans was in straightening hair, and making it soft and glossy. Adding essence to the batch would also turn the pomade into perfume. Today, people still use pomade in the same ways.

Small chipping Wear commensurate with age Approximate Size: 2.25" H x 2.75" W