Period Aftershaves/Colognes/Perfume Scents and Brands

[crabby]

Re: Period Aftershaves/Colognes/Perfume Scents and Brands

Joe, this history and material culture geek says GREAT STUFF!

[Jeremy Bevard]

Re: Period Aftershaves/Colognes/Perfume Scents and Brands

Joe thanks for all that info. I have that Lords sutler book and it never entered my mind to look in there for info on theis topic.

[Chip]

Re: Period Aftershaves/Colognes/Perfume Scents and Brands

Witch Hazel was commonly used as a skin toner after-shave, but not so much as a perfume product.

The Thayer Company has sold Rose Petal Witch Hazel since the 1850's and is still selling it. (Witch Hazel root mixed with rose petal water)

http://www.thayers.com/?fa=history

Chip Uhlir
21st Ohio V.V.I.
SCAR