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Brushfit Tooth Brush

Maker:
Hope, Inc.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 1 3/8 in x 6 1/2 in x 7/8 in; 3.4925 cm x 16.51 cm x 2.2225 cm
Object Name:
oral hygiene product
toothbrush
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
c. 1930s-1940s
Credit Line:
Gift of Sidney Glaser
ID Number:
1985.0481.400
Accession number:
1985.0481
Catalog number:
1985.0481.400
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-ee85-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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edanmdm:nmah_1450128
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Dr. West's Tooth Brush - Test Your Smile - Display Stand

Maker:
Weco Products co.  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
glass (overall material)
Measurements:
overall, tooth brush: 7/8 in x 6 1/4 in x 1/2 in; 2.2225 cm x 15.875 cm x 1.27 cm
overall, display: 13 1/4 in x 7 3/8 in x 11 5/8 in; 33.655 cm x 18.7325 cm x 29.5275 cm
Object Name:
toothbrush, toothbrush
display, pharmacy
Date made:
c. 1920s-1940s
Credit Line:
Gift of Sidney Glaser
ID Number:
1985.0481.448
Accession number:
1985.0481
Catalog number:
1985.0481.448
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-ffdd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_875669
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This Is the Way You Should Brush Your Teeth - Py-Co-Pay Softex Jr. Toothbrush

Maker:
Block Drug Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (packaging material)
cardboard (packaging material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 in x 6 3/4 in x 5/8 in; 7.62 cm x 17.145 cm x 1.5875 cm
Object Name:
toothbrush
oral hygiene product
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, Jersey City
Date made:
c. 1970s
Credit Line:
Gift of ABC News "20/20"
ID Number:
1998.0252.064
Accession number:
1998.0252
Catalog number:
1998.0252.064
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-f846-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_688678
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Crazy Bubbles (Fish Blower)

Title:
Crazy Bubbles - Bubble Blowing Bubble Bath - Blue Seahorse
Maker:
Aerosol Corporation of America  Search this
Physical Description:
soap (product material)
blue (overall color)
pink (overall color)
white (overall color)
Measurements:
overall: 10 1/8 in x 3 1/4 in x 2 in; 25.7175 cm x 8.255 cm x 5.08 cm
Object Name:
personal hygiene product
soap, novelty
Other Terms:
Soap, Aerosol Can of; Personal Hygiene; Novelity; Liquid, Aerosol
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Wellesley, Wellesley Hills
Date made:
1966
Subject:
Soap  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of American Cyanamid Company
ID Number:
1993.0024.15
Catalog number:
1993.0024.15
Accession number:
1993.0024
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-9343-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1122613
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Arnica Tooth Paste

Maker:
C. H. Strong and Company  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in x 2 1/8 in; 1.27 cm x 8.255 cm x 5.3975 cm
Object Name:
toothpaste
tooth soap
Other Terms:
Oral Hygiene; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
Place made:
United States: Illinois, Chicago
Date made:
after 1920
Credit Line:
Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden
ID Number:
1979.0798.239
Accession number:
1979.0798
Catalog number:
1979.0798.239
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Exhibition:
Object Project
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-51ec-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_718726
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Grey Flannel Shaving Foam

Maker:
Geoffrey Beene  Search this
Distributor:
Jacqueline Cochran, Inc.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 3 7/8 in x 1 3/8 in; 9.8425 cm x 3.4925 cm
Object Name:
personal hygiene product
shaving cream
fragrance
Other Terms:
Shaving Foam, Aerosol Can of; Shaving Preparation; Personal Hygeine; Foam
Location of distributor:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
after 1976
Credit Line:
Gift of American Cyanamid Company
ID Number:
1993.0024.26
Catalog number:
1993.0024.26
Accession number:
1993.0024
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-9fb9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1122700
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Breck Tender Hair Glow Shampoo for Color Treated Hair

Maker:
John H. Breck, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
cardboard (packaging material)
glass (container material)
paper (container material)
Measurements:
overall, box: 5 5/8 in x 2 5/8 in x 1 3/4 in; 14.2875 cm x 6.6675 cm x 4.445 cm
overall, bottle: 5 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in x 1 1/2 in; 13.335 cm x 5.715 cm x 3.81 cm
Object Name:
shampoo
hair care product
Other Terms:
Hair Care Products; Cosmetics
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Springfield
Date made:
after 1962
Web subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of The Dial Corporation
ID Number:
1998.0251.01
Accession number:
1998.0251
Catalog number:
1998.0251.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-00ce-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_688328
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Johnson & Johnson Sanitary Napkins, Medium, Half Dozen

Maker:
Johnson and Johnson  Search this
Physical Description:
cardboard; paper (packaging material)
cotton (product material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 7/8 in x 9 3/4 in x 4 1/4 in; 9.8425 cm x 24.765 cm x 10.795 cm
Object Name:
feminine hygiene product
sanitary napkins
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, New Brunswick
Date made:
ca 1921
Subject:
Women's Health  Search this
ID Number:
2012.0165.377
Accession number:
67857
Catalog number:
M-01518.02
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-e070-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1448521
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Johnson & Johnson Sanitary Napkins, Medium, Half Dozen

Maker:
Johnson and Johnson  Search this
Physical Description:
cardboard; paper (packaging material)
cotton (product material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 7/8 in x 9 1/2 in x 3 7/8 in; 9.8425 cm x 24.13 cm x 9.8425 cm
Object Name:
feminine hygiene product
sanitary napkin
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, New Brunswick
Date made:
ca 1921
Subject:
Women's Health  Search this
Menstruation  Search this
ID Number:
2012.0165.378
Accession number:
67857
Catalog number:
M-01518.03
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-e071-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1448522
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Johnson's Baby Powder - Borated Talcum

Maker:
Johnson & Johnson  Search this
Physical Description:
borated talcum (product active ingredients)
metal (container material)
Measurements:
overall: 4 1/4 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 7/8 in; 10.795 cm x 4.7625 cm x 4.7625 cm
Object Name:
personal hygiene product
powder, baby
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, New Brunswick
United States: Illinois, Chicago
Date made:
ca 1921
Subject:
Pediatrics  Search this
ID Number:
2004.0129.86
Accession number:
67857
Catalog number:
M-01518.11
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-930a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1278916
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Old Spice Shower Soap on A Rope

Maker:
Shulton, Inc.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 1 3/8 in x 4 1/2 in x 4 7/8 in; 3.4925 cm x 11.43 cm x 12.3825 cm
Object Name:
personal hygiene product
soap
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, Clifton
Credit Line:
Gift of Twentieth Century Fox
ID Number:
1985.0252.441
Catalog number:
1985.0252.441
Accession number:
1985.0252
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M*A*S*H Television Series
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-d837-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1448552
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Shaving Brush

Maker:
American Safety Razor Corporation  Search this
Physical Description:
bristle, natural (overall material)
rubber (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 4 3/8 in x 2 in x 1 3/4 in; 11.1125 cm x 5.08 cm x 4.445 cm
Object Name:
shaving brush
personal hygiene product
Place made:
United States
Date made:
ca 1920s
ID Number:
2012.0046.05
Catalog number:
2012.0046.05
Accession number:
2012.0046
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-96e2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1421117
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Toothpick with Handle

Measurements:
overall: 3 3/8 in x 1/4 in; 8.5725 cm x .635 cm
Object Name:
oral hygiene product
toothpick
Other Terms:
?; Dentistry
ID Number:
2012.0165.450
Catalog number:
2012.0165.450
Accession number:
2012.0165
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-efc2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1450822
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Toothpick with Handle

Measurements:
overall: 3 in x 1/4 in; 7.62 cm x .635 cm
Object Name:
oral hygiene product
toothpick
Other Terms:
?; Dentistry
ID Number:
2012.0165.451
Catalog number:
2012.0165.451
Accession number:
2012.0165
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-efc3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1450823
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White Lilac, Sample - Mary Chess

Maker:
Mary Chess Company  Search this
Physical Description:
glass (container material)
perfume (product material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 cm x 2.5 cm; 2 3/8 in x 31/32 in
Object Name:
fragrance, sample
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
1940s-1950s
ID Number:
2013.0077.10
Catalog number:
2013.0077.10
Accession number:
2013.0077
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-8682-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1465826
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Facial Cleaner

Maker:
Clairol  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 1/4 in x 4 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in; 8.255 cm x 10.795 cm x 5.715 cm
Object Name:
facial cleansing machine
personal hygiene product
Credit Line:
Gift of Debbie Schaefer-Jacobs
ID Number:
2015.0223.01
Catalog number:
2015.0223.01
Accession number:
2015.0223
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-5c97-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1762691
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Talcum Powder

Maker:
Mennen Company  Search this
Physical Description:
metal (container material)
talcum; boracic acid (product active ingredients)
Measurements:
overall: 5 3/32 in x 2 3/32 in x 2 3/32 in; 12.954 cm x 5.334 cm x 5.334 cm
Object Name:
personal hygiene product
powder, baby
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, Newark
Date made:
1890s
Subject:
Infant & Children's Products - Pediatrics  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Sara Jean Binder
ID Number:
2016.0384.02
Catalog number:
2016.0384.02
Accession number:
2016.0384
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-3f32-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1843549
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Sannette Douche Powder

Physical Description:
boric acid; alum; zinc sulphate; zinc chloride; phenol; methyl salicylate; menthol (product active ingredients)
metal (container material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 5/8 in x 2 1/2 in; 9.2075 cm x 6.35 cm
Object Name:
douche powder
feminine hygiene product
Other Terms:
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
Place made:
United States: Ohio, Cincinnati
Date made:
early-1930s to mid-1940s
Subject:
Women's Health  Search this
Feminine hygiene products  Search this
Birth Control/Contraception  Search this
ID Number:
MG.254865.34
Accession number:
254865
Catalog number:
254865.34
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-256d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_718633
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Five Shermac Razor Blades

Measurements:
overall: 1 in x 1 in x 1/2 in; 2.54 cm x 2.54 cm x 1.27 cm
Object Name:
razor blades
personal hygiene product
Place made:
United States: Ohio, Cleveland
Date made:
ca 1930s
Credit Line:
Gift of James & Linda Koval
ID Number:
2019.0090.01
Catalog number:
2019.0090.01
Accession number:
2019.0090
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-e1a1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1936900
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Moustache Comb

Retailer; distributor:
William Radoff Physicians Supplies  Search this
Maker:
Radcliff, C. H.  Search this
Suzanne  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (product material)
paper (packaging material)
Measurements:
average spatial: 8 cm x 5.5 cm x .3 cm; 3 1/8 in x 2 3/16 in x 1/8 in
Object Name:
comb, moustache
hair care product
Other Terms:
Comb, French Moustache; Personal Hygiene
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
France
Sold:
United States: New York, New York City
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Steven Radoff
ID Number:
1993.0014.36
Catalog number:
1993.0014.36
Accession number:
1993.0014
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-adab-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1127378
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