Kojene - a Powerful Non-Poisonous Antiseptic, A Germ Destroyer and Deodorant

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Description:

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

Antiseptic, germ destroyer and healing agent recommended for the treatment of sore throat, tonsilitis, canker sores, pyorrhea (Riggs' disease), soft, sore, bleeding or receding gums, old sores, eczema and other skin affections; as douche and deodorant for women

Date Made: 1924 - 1930s

Maker: Kojene Products Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, Buffalo

Subject: First Aid Products & AntisepticsWomen's Health ProductsWomen's Health

Subject:

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

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.274347.211Catalog Number: 274347.211Accession Number: 274347

Object Name: otc preparationoral hygiene productfeminine hygiene productOther Terms: OTC Prepa; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid

Measurements: box: 7 1/8 in x 3 1/8 in x 3 1/8 in; 18.0975 cm x 7.9375 cm x 7.9375 cmbottle: 6 7/8 in x 2 5/8 in; 17.4625 cm x 6.6675 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-4bf9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_715904

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