Home of the Prophylactic Toothbrush

Image ID: WPC 02:168
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Color postcard showing the Prophylactic Toothbrush factory in Florence, Mass. Image shows large brick building with a sign above the door that reads "Florence MFG CO." (Florence Manufacturing Company). People are walking along the sidewalk in front of the building, and two cars are visible on the road that is in the foreground.
Writing on back reads:
"I thought you might like to see what kind of a building we are working in. Helen."
Addressed to Mr. Andrew Royce, Wales, Mass.
Date is taken from postmark.

Image Details

Dublin Core
Title
Home of the Prophylactic Toothbrush
Description
Color postcard showing the Prophylactic Toothbrush factory in Florence, Mass. Image shows large brick building with a sign above the door that reads "Florence MFG CO." (Florence Manufacturing Company). People are walking along the sidewalk in front of the building, and two cars are visible on the road that is in the foreground.
Writing on back reads:
"I thought you might like to see what kind of a building we are working in. Helen."
Addressed to Mr. Andrew Royce, Wales, Mass.
Date is taken from postmark.
Date
21-Dec-27
Contributor
W.E. Corbin
Donation of the Gutterman-Pohlman Family, 2017. Northampton.
Published by J.W. Bird, Florence, Mass
Identifier
WPC 02:168
Coverage
Florence, Mass
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Postcard
Physical Dimensions
Print size: 3.5" x 5.5."

Citation

“Home of the Prophylactic Toothbrush,” Forbes Library Images from the Archives, accessed April 27, 2024, https://images.forbeslibrary.org/items/show/5275.