Historical information

Pond's Cream was invented in the United States as a patent medicine by pharmacist Theron T. Pond (1800–1852) of Utica, New York, in 1846. Mr. Pond extracted a healing tea from witch hazel which he discovered could heal small cuts and other ailments. The product was named "Golden Treasure." After Theron died, it would be known as "Pond's Extract."

Significance

This is an example of a container used to hold cosmetics in the first half of the 20th century. The POND's brand was a common brand.

Physical description

A squat white oval - shaped glass jar of POND's cream. It has a corroded metal screw top and probably still contains the cream.

Inscriptions & markings

on lid- PONDS
on base- PONDS 15 V709