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Head louse

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Images referencing Head louse

4 images from works
  • A head louse (Pediculus humanus). Coloured drawing by A.J.E. Terzi.
  • "London" nursery pomade : a certain cure for the troublesome pests so often met with in children's hair.
  • To mothers only : for nursery use : Fairilene is the only absolutely safe and reliable nit killer ... / A. Parker.
  • Nursery Hair Lotion : for the immediate destruction of all troublesome pests so often found in the heads of children : it cleanses the head and promotes the growth of the hair.

Works from the collections

8 works

    • Ephemera

    Nursery Hair Lotion : for the immediate destruction of all troublesome pests so often found in the heads of children : it cleanses the head and promotes the growth of the hair.

    | Date: [between 1900 and 1909?]
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    A head louse (Pediculus humanus). Coloured drawing by A.J.E. Terzi.

    Amedeo John Engel Terzi | Reference: 41452i
    • Ephemera

    Unwelcome guests / Scottish Council for Health Education.

    | Date: 1963
    • Ephemera

    "London" nursery pomade : a certain cure for the troublesome pests so often met with in children's hair.

    | Date: [between 1900 and 1909?]
    • Ephemera

    Nursery Hair Lotion : for the immediate destruction of all troublesome pests so often found in the heads of children : it cleanses the head and promotes the growth of the hair.

    | Date: [between 1900 and 1909?]
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Related topics

Hygiene
Hair preparations
Lice Infestations
Pediculus

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