1895 Ad Tooth Decay Dental Sozodont Harden Gums Enamel - ORIGINAL LHJ4

This is a tiny original 1895 black and white print ad for Fragrant Sozodont, a tooth wash dentifrice for hardening gums, slowing tooth decay and freshening the breath. CONDITIONThis 116+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. There is some very light bleed through on this ad. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 1.75 inches; 12 x 4 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 clai