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| I have been unable to find any information about the originator of the formula. That is, if there even was a "Jerome". The product was marketed by the Hayes family in Brooklyn who probably started out marketing it for the originator. Margaret Hayes was a "Confectioner" at 175 Fulton from 1840 until around 1855. In addition to the Confectionary, she started being listed as a "Medical Agency" at the same address in 1847. Her husband Thomas J. Hayes joined the business around 1853, opening another Medical Agency at 146 Atlantic. The family businesses included "Patent Medicines" from 1855 to 69, "Medical Agency" from 47 to 60, and "Perfumery" from 1856 to 66. Their son, Joseph W. Hayes, started out as a "Clerk" in 1855, and eventually took over the business. His last listing was in 1869, when he was just called "Agent." Jerome's Hair Restorer was for sale at least as early as 1859 (see ad below), and it was still listed for sale in the 1875 John F. Henry, Curran & Co. catalog. The following ad was transcribed from an 1859 New York Independent: TRY IT! TRY IT! TRY IT! TRY IT! TRY IT! TRY IT! TRY IT! TRY IT! TRY IT! TRY IT! JEROME'S HAIR COLOR RESTORER Will cause gray hair to assume its original color. Jerome's Hair Color Restorer will cause the hair to grow where it has fallen off. Jerome's Hair Color Restorer will cure all diseases of the hair-such as Scald Head, Etc. Jerome's Hair Color Restorer is a beautiful hair dressing. Jerome's Hair Color Restorer is as harmless as water, and may be used freely. Jerome's Hair Color Restorer is liked by all who use it. Jerome's Hair Color Restorer is not a dye. Hundreds of leading citizens in different parts of the union have testified to its wonderful virtues, and everyone who uses it joins in praise of it. Price 50 cents for large bottles. Address all orders to Joseph W. Hayes, Brooklyn. Sold in New York by Barnes & ParkThe following is the only known Jeromes mold. To hair bottle collectors this is one of the most desirable bottles there is. Especially if it's in it's green, pontilled variety. These bottles are from George Waddy's collection (View Gallery). Photos courtesy of George.
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