Tin
Classification:
Date:
1930-1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in. oval
Description:
This cream colored and red tin holds denture adhesive powder. It reads on the front in blue "Wernet's Powder/ For Comfort and Confidence" with the American Dental Association Symbol at the top. The reverse has directions and claims "Holds False Teeth Tight/ Absolutlely Harmless". The side is marked "Free Sample".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2305
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
50160
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Bottle
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Glass, plastic, paper
Dimensions:
2 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. diameter
Description:
This clear plastic bottle has a silver colored metal cap and a white paper label printed in blue with red borders that reads "Mu-col/ Hygienic Powder/ Non-Poisonous/ Quickly Soluble/ For Nose- Throat- Mouth- Teeth and Other Hygienic Uses/ Dental Sample", with ingredients, directions for use and prices for other size bottles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2303
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
50159
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Packet
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Cellophane
Dimensions:
2 x 1 5/8 in.
Description:
This tiny cellophane packet is printed with a white frame and reads in black "Poloris Dental Poultice/ Hops, Capsicum, Benzocaine,/ Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate, Sassafras Root/ Poloris Comany, Inc./ 12 High St. Jersey City, N.J."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2302
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
50158
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Dental floss
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
3 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. oval
Description:
Hexagonal clear plastic tube with a dark metal cap holding dental floss. Paper label printed in red and blue on white: "10 Yds. Waxed Johnson's Lister Dental Floss ( Keton)/ Johnson & Johnson".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2301
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
50157
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tin
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in. oval
Description:
This small silver tin with beige and blue printing held tooth powder. It reads in in silver and blue "Amion Dentifrice/ J.B. Roerig and Company, Chicago 11, Illinois", with a list of active ingredients and instructions for use on the back. Included with this tin is the original paperwork that describes the action and advantages of the product.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2300
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
50156
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cigarette silk
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.
Description:
A small natural beige silk cloth printed with a color image of a man in white knickers pitching a baseball below the words "University of Chicago" in red above the school crest. One in a series of college sports collectible silks. Faintly printed "Murad Cigarettes" at the edge. Given as collectible premiums by cigarette manufacturers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2706
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
50155
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cigarette silk
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.
Description:
A small natural beige silk cloth printed with a color image of a man in gray knickers and a red sweater swinging a golf club below the words "University of Chicago" in red above the school crest. One in a series of college sports collectible silks. Faintly printed "Murad Cigarettes" at the edge. Given as collectible premiums by cigarette manufacturers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2705
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
50154
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cigarette silk
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.
Description:
A small natural beige silk cloth printed with a color image of a man in white knickers swinging a baseball bat below the word "Pennsylvania" in blue and red above the school crest. One in a series of college sports collectible silks. Faintly printed "Murad Cigarettes" at the edge. Given as collectible premiums by cigarette manufacturers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2704
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
50153
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cigarette silk
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.
Description:
A small natural beige silk cloth printed with a color image of a man in white knickers and skates playing ice hockey above the word "Pennsylvania" in blue and red below the school crest. One in a series of college sports collectible silks. Faintly printed "Murad Cigarettes" at the edge. Given as collectible premiums by cigarette manufacturers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2703
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
50152
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cigarette silk
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
5 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.
Description:
A small natural beige silk cloth printed with a color image of a man in white shorts swinging a throwing hammer below the word "Michigan" in pale green and next to the school crest. One in a series of college sports collectible silks. Faintly printed "Murad Cigarettes" at the edge. Given as collectible premiums by cigarette manufacturers.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.2702
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
50151
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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