1892 Ad Sozodont Antiseptic Mouthwash Personal Hygiene Dental Tooth LHJ4

This is an original 1892 black and white print ad for the Sozodont antiseptic mouthwash. CONDITIONThis 119+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 2 inches; 12 x 5 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Sozodont. In 1859, New Jersey native Roswell van Buskirk created the dentifrice Sozodont, which came in a spray bottle and could be applied to toothbrushes to achieve optimal oral hygiene. The product got its name from the Greek word sozo Òto saveÓ and dontia Òteeth.Ó Sozodont advertising claimed to preserve the teeth, harden the gums, prevent tartar and stop tooth decay. The company attained endorsemen