Collection of objects and documents relating to PZ Cussons plc

Made:
1900-2000 in England
After shave gift set.
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After shave gift set. Photographed on a white background.
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Collection of objects and documents relating to PZ Cussons plc, manufacturers of toiletries and cleaning materials, 1900-2000.

Details

Category:
Industrial Chemistry
Object Number:
Y2008.54
type:
collection of objects and archives

Parts

Bottle of Genuine Hydrothermal Bath Balsam

Bottle of Genuine Hydrothermal Bath Balsam

Bottle of Genuine Hydrothermal Bath Balsam, prepared by Icardi Egan, in cylindrical cardboard box. The box is unopened and there is a label on the lid.

Box is sealed with small brown paper tape strips. Covering these are two green ribbons.

Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
Y2008.54.1
type:
bath product
Boxed tube of Imperial Leather

Boxed tube of Imperial Leather

Boxed tube of Imperial Leather 'Brushless Shave' shaving cream.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.2
type:
shaving cream
Imperial Leather shaving cream

Imperial Leather shaving cream

Imperial Leather shaving cream in box.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.4
type:
shaving cream
Imperial Leather Hair Cream

Imperial Leather Hair Cream

Imperial Leather Hair Cream, boxed 60g tube. Metallic tube is full.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.5
type:
hair cream
Imperial Leather Aftershave

Imperial Leather Aftershave

Imperial Leather Aftershave, 130 c.c. in presentation glass flagon. The glass bottle is protected by corrugated card, inside the box. and includes a very small amount of liquid.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.6
type:
aftershave
Cussons Aftershave

Cussons Aftershave

Cussons Aftershave, from 1973, 58 ml bottle.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.7
type:
aftershave
Imperial Leather Dry Anti-Perspirant Deodorant aerosol can. Fragrance "Elegance"

Imperial Leather Dry Anti-Perspirant Deodorant aerosol can. Fragrance "Elegance"

Imperial Leather Dry Anti-Perspirant Deodorant aerosol can. Fragrance "Elegance", with anti-stain protection. Propellant - Chloroflurocarbon

Object Number:
Y2008.54.9
type:
deodorant
Imperial Leather Dry Anti-Perspirant Deodorant aerosol can. Family Size

Imperial Leather Dry Anti-Perspirant Deodorant aerosol can. Family Size

Imperial Leather Dry Anti-Perspirant Deodorant aerosol can. Family Size, Ozone Friendly

Object Number:
Y2008.54.10
type:
deodorant
Imperial Leather Anti-Perspirant For Men aerosol can

Imperial Leather Anti-Perspirant For Men aerosol can

Imperial Leather Anti-Perspirant For Men aerosol can, 175ml. Additional usage instructions in Norwegian (?)

Object Number:
Y2008.54.11
type:
deodorant
Imperial Leather Anti-Perspirant Silk aerosol can

Imperial Leather Anti-Perspirant Silk aerosol can

Imperial Leather Anti-Perspirant Silk aerosol can, 150ml. Non-sting formula

Object Number:
Y2008.54.12
type:
deodorant
Imperial Leather shower gel refill carton

Imperial Leather shower gel refill carton

Imperial Leather shower gel refill carton, 200ml.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.13
type:
shower gel
Imperial Leather gift set containing talc 75g

Imperial Leather gift set containing talc 75g

Imperial Leather gift set containing talc 75g, toilet soap (original) 2 5/8oz 74g, bath cubes 45g x 2.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.14
type:
toiletry gift set
Imperial Leather bath cubes in

Imperial Leather bath cubes in

Imperial Leather bath cubes in cardboard box. 6 x 50g cubes wrapped in gold foil with a paper wrapper.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.15
type:
bath salts
Soap on a Rope

Soap on a Rope

Imperial Leather Boxed Soap on a Rope. 330g

Object Number:
Y2008.54.16
type:
soap
Imperial Leather gift set cont

Imperial Leather gift set cont

Imperial Leather gift set containing talc 75g and I.L. aftershave 60ml .

Measurements:
Overall: 185 mm x 60 mm x 160 mm,
Object Number:
Y2008.54.17
type:
toiletry gift set
Golf themed gift set containing Cussons aftershave

Golf themed gift set containing Cussons aftershave

Golf themed gift set containing Cussons aftershave, 2 golf ball shaped soaps and 2 plastic golf tees.

Measurements:
Overall: 170 mm x 42 mm x 133 mm,
Object Number:
Y2008.54.18
type:
toiletry gift set
Cussons gift set containing Cussons Aftershave 58ml and 2 golf ball shaped soaps

Cussons gift set containing Cussons Aftershave 58ml and 2 golf ball shaped soaps

Cussons gift set containing Cussons Aftershave 58ml and 2 golf ball shaped soaps, with 2 plastic golf tees. Includes glass bottle full of liquid aftershave.

Measurements:
Overall: 215 mm x 45 mm x 60 mm,
Object Number:
Y2008.54.19
type:
toiletry gift set
Cussons Hole in One aftershave and soap gift set. Contains 2 golf ball shaped soaps

Cussons Hole in One aftershave and soap gift set. Contains 2 golf ball shaped soaps

Cussons Hole in One aftershave and soap gift set. Contains 2 golf ball shaped soaps, 60 ml aftershave and a golf club shaped item. Includes glass bottle full of liquid aftershave.

This item seems to be a mock up - original artwork.

Measurements:
Overall: 166 mm x 44 mm x 180 mm,
Object Number:
Y2008.54.20
type:
toiletry gift set
Cussons Snooker aftershave and soap gift set. Contains 2 snooker ball shaped soaps

Cussons Snooker aftershave and soap gift set. Contains 2 snooker ball shaped soaps

Cussons Snooker aftershave and soap gift set. Contains 2 snooker ball shaped soaps, 58 ml aftershave and a cue chalk. Includes glass bottle full of liquid aftershave.

Measurements:
Overall: 198 mm x 44 mm x 110 mm,
Object Number:
Y2008.54.21
type:
toiletry gift set
Cussons Snooker aftershave

Cussons Snooker aftershave

Cussons Snooker aftershave 58 ml. Glass bottle full of liquid aftershave.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.22
type:
toiletry gift set
Cheers! themed beer shampoo

Cheers! themed beer shampoo

Cheers! themed beer shampoo, 250ml (empty bottle). Pint glass shaped packaging, prototype.

Measurements:
overall: 168 mm x 74 mm x 74 mm,
Object Number:
Y2008.54.25
type:
shampoo
Cussons Royal Guard bubble bath

Cussons Royal Guard bubble bath

Cussons Royal Guard bubble bath, in sentry box shaped packaging.

Measurements:
Overall: 180 mm x 56 mm x 69 mm,
Object Number:
Y2008.54.26
type:
bath product
Cussons nursery soap set

Cussons nursery soap set

Cussons nursery soap set. 4 soaps with corner wrappers depicting animals (walrus, tiger, lion and owl)

Object Number:
Y2008.54.27
type:
toiletry gift set
Cussons White Cross Baby gift set. Contains baby powder

Cussons White Cross Baby gift set. Contains baby powder

Cussons White Cross Baby gift set. Contains baby powder, bar of soap and bottle of baby oil.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.28
type:
toiletry gift set
Submarines Floating Soap Set

Submarines Floating Soap Set

Submarines Floating Soap Set Duo

Object Number:
Y2008.54.29
type:
toiletry gift set
Cussons Imperial Leather Pink gift set containing

Cussons Imperial Leather Pink gift set containing

Cussons Imperial Leather Pink gift set containing, 99g Talc, 58g Hand cream, 2 5/8 oz Toilet soap and 2 x sachets of 15g Bubble Bath.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.30
type:
toiletry gift set
Cussons Imperial Leather Pink gift set containing

Cussons Imperial Leather Pink gift set containing

Cussons Imperial Leather Pink gift set containing, 99g Talc and two 2 5/8 oz Toilet soaps.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.31
type:
toiletry gift set
Cussons Apple Blossom gift set containing 99g tin of Apple Blossom scented talc

Cussons Apple Blossom gift set containing 99g tin of Apple Blossom scented talc

Cussons Apple Blossom gift set containing 99g tin of Apple Blossom scented talc, and six 45g Apple Blossom bath cubes.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.32
type:
toiletry gift set
Cussons Apple Blossom box set containing 3 Apple Blossom Beauty Soap bars

Cussons Apple Blossom box set containing 3 Apple Blossom Beauty Soap bars

Cussons Apple Blossom box set containing 3 Apple Blossom Beauty Soap bars (2 orange colour, 1 yellow). Box is hinged.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.33
type:
toiletry gift set
Cussons Imperial Leather toilet soap

Cussons Imperial Leather toilet soap

Cussons Imperial Leather Toilet Soap Pink. 2 5/8 oz

Object Number:
Y2008.54.34
type:
soap
Cussons Imperial Leather toilet soap

Cussons Imperial Leather toilet soap

Cussons Imperial Leather Toilet Soap Pink. 2 5/8 oz Packaging has a printed band running around one end "Special Price reduced from reccommended price"

Object Number:
Y2008.54.35
type:
soap
Cussons Imperial Leather toilet soap

Cussons Imperial Leather toilet soap

Cussons Imperial Leather Toilet Soap Pink. 2 5/8 oz Packaging has printed corner wrappings declaring "2d off recommended price"

Object Number:
Y2008.54.36
type:
soap
Cussons Imperial Leather bath soap

Cussons Imperial Leather bath soap

Cussons Imperial Leather Bath Soap Ivory. 4 1/2 oz

Object Number:
Y2008.54.37
type:
soap
Cussons White Cross Baby Soap.

Cussons White Cross Baby Soap.

Cussons White Cross Baby Soap.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.38
type:
soap
Cussons Pearl Oyster Pink soap

Cussons Pearl Oyster Pink soap

Cussons Pearl Oyster Pink soap bar.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.39
type:
soap
Cussons White Cross Antiseptic

Cussons White Cross Antiseptic

Cussons White Cross Antiseptic Prickly Heat Powder

Object Number:
Y2008.54.40
type:
talcum powder
Cussons White Cross Baby Powde

Cussons White Cross Baby Powde

Cussons White Cross Baby Powder for Baby

Object Number:
Y2008.54.41
type:
talcum powder
Cussons White Cross Baby Powde

Cussons White Cross Baby Powde

Cussons White Cross Baby Powder

Object Number:
Y2008.54.42
type:
talcum powder
Cussons baby powder

Cussons baby powder

Cussons Baby Powder Gentle Soft & Soothing

Object Number:
Y2008.54.43
type:
talcum powder
Cussons Peaches and Cream talc

Cussons Peaches and Cream talc

Cussons Peaches and Cream talc

Object Number:
Y2008.54.44
type:
talcum powder
Cussons Strawberry Fair talc

Cussons Strawberry Fair talc

Cussons Strawberry Fair talc

Object Number:
Y2008.54.45
type:
talcum powder
Flowers 'n' Things talcum powder

Flowers 'n' Things talcum powder

Cussons Flowers 'n' Things talc

Object Number:
Y2008.54.46
type:
talcum powder
Cussons Pearl Oyster Pink Talc

Cussons Pearl Oyster Pink Talc

Cussons Pearl Oyster Pink Talc

Object Number:
Y2008.54.47
type:
talcum powder
Cussons Pearl Oyster Pink Talc shell shaped container

Cussons Pearl Oyster Pink Talc shell shaped container

Cussons Pearl Oyster Pink Talc shell shaped container (empty)

Object Number:
Y2008.54.48
type:
talcum powder
Apple Blossom Brilliantine Brunette by Cussons

Apple Blossom Brilliantine Brunette by Cussons

Apple Blossom Brilliantine Brunette by Cussons, cardboard box containing glass bottle of brilliantine.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.49
type:
hair cream
Cussons Solid Brilliantine 50g

Cussons Solid Brilliantine 50g

Cussons Solid Brilliantine 50g tin.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.50
type:
hair cream
Sample box for Cussons products

Sample box for Cussons products

Sample box for Cussons products, for use by salesman/ demonstrator. Contains soaps, talc, bath cubes.

Object Number:
Y2008.54.51
type:
sample box