Squibb's Dental Prophylactic

Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:

An agreeable, mild antiseptic and astringent mouthwash, for preventing and healing bleeding gums, etc.

Maker: E. R. Squibb and Sons

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York City

Subject: Dental Products

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Health & Medicine, Beauty and Hygiene Products: Oral Care, Beauty and Health

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Gift of Mary E. and Joseph F. Melfi, Jr., Tupper's Drug Store, Summerville, South Carolina

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1980.0698.132Accession Number: 1980.0698Catalog Number: 1980.0698.132

Object Name: mouthwashOther Terms: otc preparation; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid

Physical Description: paper (container material)glass (container material)alcohol (drug active ingredients)Measurements: overall: 6 7/8 in x 1 3/4 in x 1 1/2 in; 17.4625 cm x 4.445 cm x 3.81 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-3f49-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_715789

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