Van Buskirk's Sozodont

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Description:

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

Hardens the Gums, and Imparts a Delightfully Refreshing Feeling to the Mouth. It Prevents the Accumulation of Tartar and Scurf on the teethand assists in arresting the progress of decay.

Date Made: ca 1900

Maker: Hall & Ruckel

Location: Currently not on view

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

Subject: Dental ProductsCollection: G.E. Damon Collection

Subject:

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

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.M-10418.02Catalog Number: M-10418.02Accession Number: 246707

Object Name: oral hygiene productdentrificeOther Terms: Toothpaste; Dentrifrice; Dentrifice; Oral Hygiene; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid

Measurements: overall, box: 7 5/8 in x 2 3/8 in x 2 3/8 in; 19.3675 cm x 6.0325 cm x 6.0325 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-5d43-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_716414

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