Object Details
maker
Warner, William Richard
Description
The label on this metal container reads “ALBODON FOR THE TEETH” and “WILLIAM WARNER & CO., INC. NEW YORK, ST. LOUIS” with instructions for use. There was an Albodon Co., in New York, that was making a dental cream by 1916, and that dissolved in 1928. William R. Warner & Co. was making Albodon by 1936.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of George and Julius Garfield
ID Number
1979.1144.061
accession number
1979.1144
catalog number
1979.1144.061
Object Name
tooth powder
Other Terms
Oral Hygiene; Pharmaceuticals; Drugs; Non-Liquid
Measurements
overall: 2 5/8 in x 1 1/4 in; 6.6675 cm x 3.175 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York City
United States: Missouri, Saint Louis
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
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Beauty and Hygiene Products: Oral Care
Beauty and Health
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_720438