Dr. Wernet's Prophylactic Tooth Powder

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The inscription on this tin reads in part “Dr. Wernet’s / PROPHYLACTIC / TOOTH POWDER / CHEMICALLY COMPOUNDED / BY AN EXPERT / ENDORSED BY LEADING DENTISTS / SOLE MANUFACTURERS / THE DR. WERNET TOOTH POWDER CO. LTD. / PHILADELPHIA, PA. U.S.A.” Dr. George L. Wernet (1873-1934) was an entrepreneurial dentist in Philadelphia who promoted preventive dentistry. The Wernet Manufacturing Co. began in business in 1906.

Ref: George L. Wernet, “Powder Dispensing Device,” U.S. Patent 722,784 (March 17, 1903).

Maker: Wernet Dental Manufacturing Co.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Health & Medicine, Beauty and Hygiene Products: Oral Care, Beauty and Health

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Credit Line: Gift of Michael R. Harris in memory of Everett Jackson

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0717.55Catalog Number: 1988.0717.55Accession Number: 1988.0717

Object Name: oral hygiene producttooth powderOther Terms: Powder, Tooth; Oral Hygiene; Personal Hygiene

Physical Description: metal (container material)yellow (overall color)Measurements: overall: 3 in x 2 1/4 in x 1 3/8 in; 7.62 cm x 5.715 cm x 3.4925 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-f6fe-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1061063

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