J B Smith’s Hair Invigorator & Restorative

[Ohio Rob]

Picked this up today... not much found on google. It was advertised in a Butler, Pa newspaper in late 1800’s.

Can’t find the bottle, anyone have information on where J B Smith was located?

 

[yacorie]

I couldn’t find anything except something for Forksville PA. I’d either post on Facebook or contact this guy

HAIR RAISING STORIES

Site that represents a book about antique hair preparation bottles. Includes information about patent medicine proprietors, hair products and antique bottles. Also includes bottles currenly for sale.

hairraisingstories.com

 

[sandchip]

Never heard of it, but it sure is a nice'un! Thanks for sharing that one with us.

 

[treeguyfred]

She's a nice un! Very good pics!

 

[stephengray]

Nice bottle!

 

[treasurekidd]

Definitely a nice one! I tried to find some info, but could only come up with an 1891 reference to a J.B. Smith of Olean, NY manufacturing a Notroh's Hair Invigorator. I'm not sure of that's the same J.B. Smith, but chances are it is. Perhaps an earlier or later endeavor of his? Maybe trying contacting a local bottle club out in the Olean NY area? Good luck, let us know if you find more info!