Euthymol Tooth Powder

Description:

The “Euthymol / TOOTH / POWDER / PARKE, DAVIS & CO. / DETROIT, MICHIGAN / U.S.A.” label refers to a product that was on the market by 1894. The name probably references the two major ingredients: eucalyptus oil and thymol (an oil of thyme).

Maker: Parke, Davis and Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Michigan, Detroit

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

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.293320.0999Catalog Number: 293320.0999Accession Number: 293320

Object Name: oral hygiene producttooth powder

Measurements: overall: 4 1/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 10.795 cm x 4.445 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-ee3c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1450473

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