"Moskva" Toothbrush

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Description:

James Aiguier (1886-1977), a prominent dentist in Philadelphia, purchased this toothbrush at the GUM (Glávnyj Universáĺnyj Magazín) department store in Moscow in 1950s.

Date Made: ca 1950's1950's

Location: Currently not on view

Purchased: Russia: Moskva, Moscow

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 Dr. James E. Aiguier

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.260892.215Accession Number: 260892Catalog Number: 260892.215

Object Name: oral hygiene producttoothbrushOther Terms: Toothbrush; Dentistry

Measurements: overall: 3/4 in x 6 1/4 in x 1/2 in; 1.905 cm x 15.875 cm x 1.27 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-648f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_724567

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