Pro-phy-lac-tic toothbrush advertisement: new tempered bristles, six-month guarantee – Vintage Wall Art
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Step back in time with Pro-phy-lac-tic toothbrush advertisement: new tempered bristles, six-month guarantee, a historic image rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Pro-phy-lac-tic toothbrush advertisement: new tempered bristles, six-month guarantee
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A six-month guarantee was an unusual promise to attach to a toothbrush, and this advertisement puts it alongside bristles the maker described as tempered. The brand name, Pro-phy-lac-tic, drew on the Greek-derived word for preventive care, a pitch that suited the growing belief that regular brushing could head off decay. Ads like this one show how oral hygiene was marketed to ordinary households as a daily routine as mass-produced toothbrushes became common. The emphasis on a guarantee suggests the manufacturer was working to earn buyers' trust in an inexpensive product they could easily replace.
| Original scan | 691 × 979 px |
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| Reference | 869 |
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