The Denticator - Massages Gums Vacuumatically, Cleans and Polishes Teeth Scientifically

Description:

Inscriptions on this package read “The / DENTICATOR / REG. U.S. PAT OFF.” and “Massages Gums Vacuumatically / Cleans and Polishes Teeth Scientifically” and “THE DENTICATOR CO. / MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTOR EXPORTER / SAN FRANCISCO / CALIFORNIA.” Adolph D. Wiseman, of San Francisco, introduced the term Denticator in 1934, obtained a copyright in 1938, and a U.S. Design Patent 110,936 (Aug. 16, 1938) on the form.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: California, San Francisco

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.291116.329Accession Number: 291116Catalog Number: 291116.329

Object Name: oral hygiene productgum massagertooth polisherOther Terms: Toothbrush; Dentistry

Measurements: overall: 1 3/8 in x 8 in x 3/8 in; 3.4925 cm x 20.32 cm x .9525 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-6350-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_724564

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