Dr. Read's Magic Flesh Bleach and Christiana Costmetics Cream
January 8, 1898
Summary
Dr. Read and Christiana Cosmetics advertise for hair-straightening and skin-lightening treatments.
Transcription
Flesh bleached in a few weeks. Hair grown two inches month. Hair straightened in a few days sure. Picture before and after using our preparations.
Dr. Read’s magic flesh bleach and Christiana Cosmetic cream removes freckles, sunburn, ringworm and makes the flesh (of a dark person) one-third lighter in a short time. It is perfectly harmless; 25c., $1. Dr. Read’s Japanese hair vigor and Christiana Cosmetic Marrow Pomade straighten hair with a few applications; also makes it soft and glossy; guaranteed not to make hair fall out; 25c., 75c. Dr. Read’s magic hair stain and Jahan’s hair remover destroys hair with one application: 50c. Agents wanted everywhere.
Dr. Read’s quick relief female pills relieve in 2 days; $1, $2. Dr. Read’s reproducing and invigorating pills cure weakness of men and women quick; $1, $2. Read & Christiana MFG. Co., 1021 South st. Goods sent by mail or exp. Mention this.
Dr. Read’s magic flesh bleach and Christiana Cosmetic cream removes freckles, sunburn, ringworm and makes the flesh (of a dark person) one-third lighter in a short time. It is perfectly harmless; 25c., $1. Dr. Read’s Japanese hair vigor and Christiana Cosmetic Marrow Pomade straighten hair with a few applications; also makes it soft and glossy; guaranteed not to make hair fall out; 25c., 75c. Dr. Read’s magic hair stain and Jahan’s hair remover destroys hair with one application: 50c. Agents wanted everywhere.
Dr. Read’s quick relief female pills relieve in 2 days; $1, $2. Dr. Read’s reproducing and invigorating pills cure weakness of men and women quick; $1, $2. Read & Christiana MFG. Co., 1021 South st. Goods sent by mail or exp. Mention this.
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“Dr. Read's Magic Flesh Bleach and Christiana Costmetics Cream,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed February 19, 2026, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/221.