Dental Floss

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Description:

Dental floss in a plastic and metal dispenser with a “JOHNSON & JOHNSON / NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. / MADE IN U.S.A.” inscription on the bottom. The firm, incorporated in 1887, promoted the use of antiseptic medical and surgical procedures and products.

Maker: Johnson and Johnson

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New Jersey, New Brunswick

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 the Estate of Paul W. Reiser, D.D.S.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1993.0107.205Catalog Number: 1993.0107.205Accession Number: 1993.0107

Object Name: dental flossoral hygiene product

Measurements: overall: 3 3/4 in x 2 in x 1 5/8 in; 9.525 cm x 5.08 cm x 4.1275 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-35f9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1399054

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