From the Archives - Feb. 3, 2022

Produced by the Stanley-Williams, Co. in the 1930s, this "Stan-Will Talc-em Brush" was created to dispense and brush talcum powder onto one's baby. The handle, made of wood and painted pink, was designed to hold the powder; and the ultra soft bristles of the brush to spread it about.

The decal on the front is of a baby sitting on a blue pillow shaking the talcum powder brush. The decal reads "Stan-Will Talc-em Brush" and the words "Trade" and “Mark" are on the soles of the baby's shoes, respectively. Sold to the public in a pink box, the "Baby Powder Duster" was a wonderful gift for new mothers.

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