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Kendall's Amboline
Edward Kendall was a Druggist/Perfumer in New York City from 1862 until 1865. He was partners with William H. Bannister in 1863 and 64, and their business together was on Broadway. According to Fike, Kendall had thrown in with George Dudley by 1866, and their business was called Waring & Co.

The product Amboline was still listed for sale in the 1880 Morrison & Plummer catalog, and, according to Fike, it was advertised as late as 1910.

Pictures:
  Ad from 1863 Atlantic Monthly
  Label from 1863 (courtesy of Library of Congress)
  Advertising Flyer - Date Unknown

BOTTLE DESCRIPTIONS
1 Rectangular, 6 5/8", square top, no panels, BIM, aqua, side: "WARING & CO." front: "KENDALL'S - AMBOLINE - FOR THE HAIR" side: "NEW YORK"
2 Rectangular, 7", square top, 4 panels, BIM, clear, side: "KENDALL & CO" front: "KENDALL'S - AMBOLINE - FOR THE HAIR" side: "NEW YORK"
3 Rectangular, 7 1/4", top unknown,, panels unknown, BIM, aqua, side: "NEW YORK: front: "KENDALL & - BANNISTER'S - AMBOLINE" side: "FOR THE HAIR"
Kendall's Amboline (1)