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Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
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White marble
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Canister

Canister
Object name 
Canister
Date 
1920-1950
Medium 
Cardboard
Dimensions 
1 5/8 x 7/8 in. diameter
Description 
This tiny cardboard canister with blue red and green writing holds tooth powder. It reads "Ingram/ ammonium ion/ Tooth Powder". Sample made by "Bristol- Meyers Co., New York, N.Y.".
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.702
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.