Prell Shampoo Bottle, 1960-1970
THF807412 / Prell Shampoo Bottle, 1960-1970
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Artifact Overview
Procter & Gamble introduced Prell shampoo in 1947. The company first sold the shampoo in a tube and later in a bottle designed to fit in your hand. By the 1970s, Prell, known for its distinctive green color and thick formula that promised a rich lather and deep clean, became a top-selling shampoo and a staple in many American homes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bottle
Date Made
1960-1970
Creators
Location
at Greenfield Village in Dr. Sullivan & Mrs. Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home
Object ID
2025.289.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Color
Colorless
White (Color)
Gold (Color)
Green (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Diameter: 3 in
Inscriptions
on label on front of bottle:
LARGE SIZE / EXTRA RICH / LIQUID / Prell [R] / SHAMPOO / 7 FL. OZ.
on bottom:
275[illegible] / 4 / R
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