Manufactured by
Hindustan Unilever Limited, Indian, founded 1932
Date
2014
Medium
cardboard, plastic, ink
Dimensions
H x W x D (product tube): 5 11/16 × 1 15/16 × 1 3/16 in. (14.5 × 5 × 3 cm)
H x W x D (box): 5 15/16 × 2 × 1 1/4 in. (15.1 × 5.1 × 3.2 cm)
Description
The packaging is dark burgundy in color. In the top third of the front of the box is the brand name and product name in curved and block lettering, respectively, in silver and white text [Fair &/Lovely/MAX/FAIRNESS/MULTI EXPERT/FACE CREAM]. Diagonally across the front of the box is a stylized, silver, double-helix with a central image of a man in the second helix-grouping. The man looks at the viewer from the shoulders up; behind his PR shoulder is an image of the same man with darker skin. To the right and beneath the image of the man is a small section that has a yellow background and red text which reads [**FREE/Fair &/Lovely/Face wash 20 g/with this pack]. On the back and sides of the box are the directions for use, ingredients, and manufacturer information. Text on back and sides is in silver and white.
Place made
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia
Classification
Adornment
Type
cosmetics
Topic
Beauty culture
Colorism
Men
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.283ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59dd39ef7-60da-4e06-a6b4-c40a25b20f08

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