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Maker:
Colgate-Palmolive Company  Search this
Physical Description:
cardboard (packaging material)
metal (container material)
Measurements:
overall: 1 5/8 in x 6 7/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 4.1275 cm x 17.4625 cm x 3.81 cm
Object Name:
oral hygiene product
toothpaste
Other Terms:
Toothpaste; Oral Hygiene; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, Jersey City
Date made:
ca late1950s
Patent date ("Oral Preparation for the Inhibition of Dental Caries"):
1954-09-14
Description:
The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging:
For more complete protection against tooth decay and water soluble chlorophyllins to destroy bad breath and promote healthy gums.
Location:
Currently not on view
ID Number:
MG.314016.013
Catalog number:
314016.013
Accession number:
314016
Patent number:
2,689,170
See more items in:
Medicine and Science: Medicine
Health & Medicine
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Oral Care
Beauty and Health
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-2b67-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_716592