Pamphlet for Indexo Finger Tooth Brush

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Description:

Pamphlet for Indexo, a firm that began in 1901 and that was still an ongoing in 1937.

Indexo toothbrushes were made of rubber. Users slipped the toothbrush over their index finger, using their fingers as a handle.

Date Made: c. 1930s

Location: Currently not on view

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 Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.291116.333Accession Number: 291116Catalog Number: 291116.333

Object Name: oral hygiene producttoothbrush pamphletOther Terms: Dentistry

Measurements: overall: 6 in x 3 1/4 in x 1/8 in; 15.24 cm x 8.255 cm x .3175 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-6bc5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_725043

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