Colgate-Palmolive

Historical Collection Inventory and Database

In preparation for the move of a collection of historic products, printed material, photographs, records, and books, Winthrop conducted a preliminary inventory of, measured and described, and digitally photographed a collection numbering 480 items. The items consisted of 19th century “recipe books” for products, vintage products, and historic packaging, advertisements, and signage. Information on the contents of an additional 112 boxes of other archival materials also was recorded. Winthrop subsequently 1) captured the data on all items and materials in a FileMaker Pro database and attached to each relevant record the appropriate thumbnail photos and 2) packed the collection for off-site storage.