'Cherry tooth paste' lid

Maker
John Gosnell & Co (estab. Circa 1840, closed Circa 1898)
Date
Circa 1840-1870
 Description
Circular tooth paste lid. Prepared by John Gosnell & Co Ltd, the lid advertises: "Cherry Tooth Paste - Patronized By The Queen - For Beautifying And Preserving The Teeth & Gums". A noticably smaller pot than most, these pots did come in various sizes from small sample size of less than an inch in diameter to 10 inches for economy size. This version is just 1.5 inches in diameter.
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Object detail

Maker
Date
Circa 1840-1870
Medium
ceramic, glaze
Measurements
1.1 x 3.5 (diameter) cm
Accession Number
HFA3832
Credit Line
Gift of Dr Peter and Shirley Barta, 2020
Object Type
dental healthcare/toothpaste
Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum Category
Conservative Dentistry
Museum
Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum

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