Woman brushing teeth with dental powder

Woman brushing teeth with dental powder

A woman is shown brushing her teeth with locally manufactured tooth powder made from an unidentified white clay said to be abundant in Manila. This import substitute was developed by the Bureau of Science in 1942-1943.



Shin Seiki (Bagong Araw--New Era) April 1943. p.12


1943


1930-1949

1943 advertising commerce goods health manufacture pixel repro sanitatin toothbrush trade brushing teeth

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