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Description (Brief):

Novelty celluloid toothpick. Handle is in the shape of a man's profile. A movable larger pick extends from the head, while a penis-shaped smaller pick extends from below the belly.

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2006.0098.1499Catalog Number: 2006.0098.1499Accession Number: 2006.0098

Object Name: toothpick

Physical Description: cellulose nitrate (overall material)metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1/2 in x 2 in; 1.27 cm x 5.08 cmoverall: 2 1/8 in x 5/8 in x 1/4 in; 5.3975 cm x 1.5875 cm x .635 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-a015-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1346908

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Celluloid Toothpick