Colgate's Antiseptic Dental Powder

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Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:

To cleanse and whiten the teeth.

Date Made: after 1873Product Launch Date: 1873

Maker: Colgate and Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York

Subject: Dental Products

Subject:

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

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Gift of Mario Cassinelli, Jr.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1984.0782.229Catalog Number: 1984.0782.229Accession Number: 1984.0782

Object Name: oral hygiene producttooth powderObject Type: Personal Hygiene Products

Physical Description: glass (container material)metal (container material)Measurements: overall: 3 7/8 in x 2 in; 9.8425 cm x 5.08 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-f1e1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_209477

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