Empty transparent rectangular aqua-tinted bottle of dental tintcure with sloped shoulders tapered at neck; no stopper; cream paper manufacturer's label affixed to one side of bottle describes a list of the product's benefits, directions for use, and pricing information.
Empty transparent rectangular aqua-tinted bottle of dental tintcure with sloped shoulders tapered at neck; no stopper; cream paper manufacturer's label affixed to one side of bottle describes a list of the product's benefits, directions for use, and pricing information.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Transferred from the Parks Canada Agency, via Gail Cariou of the Curatorial and Collections Branch.
Printed on label: "DENTAL TINCTURE // For Beautifying and Preserving // THE TEETH AND GUMS, // AND // Imparting an agreeable Odour to the Breath // This Tincture will be found to assist the // action of the salivary glands, and relieve the // nerves from that presence which so often pro- // duces Tooth-ache and Bleeding of the Gums; // it removes the Tartar and sweetens the Breath, // when affected either from fatigue, heat of the // stomach, or a too free indulgence in the // luxuries of the table; and it imparts a cool- // ness and freshness to the mouth, which is at // all times, and under all circumstances, delight- // ful to experience. // DIRECTIONS FOR USE - A small quantity // on the Tooth-brush, previously immersed in // water, to be used morning and evening. // Put up in Bottles at 1s. 6d. and 2s 6d."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A4-8 Box 5 Row D
Dimension Notes
Length 15.5 cm x Width 5.2 cm x Depth 2.7 cm
Condition Remarks
Label shows minor wear along edges, label is missing a minor section at upper right corner