An historical, philosophical and practical essay on the human hair, combining a full and copious description of its growth--analysis of its various properties--the causes of its varied colours-- elucidation of the different disorders to which it is subject, and the best means of eradicating those diseases : interspersed with numerous interesting ancedotes / by Alexander Rowland, jun.

  • Rowland, Alexander.
Date:
1816
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Credit: An historical, philosophical and practical essay on the human hair, combining a full and copious description of its growth--analysis of its various properties--the causes of its varied colours-- elucidation of the different disorders to which it is subject, and the best means of eradicating those diseases : interspersed with numerous interesting ancedotes / by Alexander Rowland, jun. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.

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    the native and original hue, a beautiful glossy Black. I view it but justice to communicate so flatter- ing an evidence of the excellent properties of your Dye; and you have my permission to make Avhat use you please of the information I have now given, I am, Gentlemen, *^ Your's, sincerely, John Urquhart. Hair-Cutter, 40, George Street, Edinburgh, Aug. 20, 1814. P. S. Please to send an immediate supply of the article, as it is frequently called for. ■ Others by the hand She led o'er vales and mountains, to explore What heaiin^^ virtue dwells in every vein Of herbs or trees. Then the charm prepar'd: i look'd, and lo ! the former scene was chang'd.'' Akendde. <^ Si]^, Haverfordwest, June 16. 18^1 S. Being entirely Grey, I learnt by a friend that you had a liquid which would change the Hair. Being in London on a visit, I took the opportunity N 2