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Pepsodent toothpaste advertisement from the September 16, 1940 issue of Life Magazine.
"Promise You'll Always Keep That Beautiful Smile"
"Safe. Effective. Truthfully Advertised."
It appears to me, that the young lady is displaying an uneasy grimace, and not a true smile in the traditional sense. But that could be just me.
I found a tube of "Darlie" toothpaste recently at a Chinatown market. I've never before noticed it for sale in the U.S., but it always makes an impression when I see it in Asia.
Here's why: Not all that long ago, "Darlie" was called "Darkie." In Chinese, the characters did -- and still do -- say "black man toothpaste." (I've got a tube of the original stuff hidden away somewhere, but here's a photo of the older and even more problematic packaging.)
A historical summary from the Wikipedia:
Darlie (Traditional Chinese: 黑人) is a toothpaste brand of the Hong Kong based company Hawley & Hazel. It was bought in 1985 by the US corporation Colgate-Palmolive. At that time the original name was "Darkie". The package showed a smiling image of a man in blackface who looked like Al Jolson. Due to pressure from US minority groups the name was changed to Darlie soon after the merger. The toothpaste is very popular in Asian countries, for instance in Taiwan, where the translation of the name remains "Dark Man Toothpaste" (黑人牙膏).
In the 80s, Darlie toothpaste was called Darkie. I was pretty shocked that they could get away with it. I'm not sure when, but the company producing it, was bought out by Colgate-Palmolive. The name then changed to Darlie. The original logo was of a man very obviously from an Africa descent. The man in the picture you see now, is to my eyes, more white, than black. However, the top hat and bow tie, is more than vaguely reminiscent of The Black and White Mistrels.
Does anyone remember the Robertson's Jam 'Golly Wog' fiasco?
i hear a sound in the bathroom... the toothpaste has been moved... those shadows are back to their old mischief, I'm sure of it.
I have no idea...the concept just wasn't exactly coming through for me...but I like the photo nontheless
Euthymol is a brand of antiseptic, fluoride-free toothpaste distributed by Pfizer that is characterised by its bright pink colour and its quite potent and unusual taste. It is also notable for its packaging, which is old fashioned, having merely a pattern and the product name rather than a shiny design and a proclamation of its intended effects.
Most toothpastes have mint-variant flavours. Drastically different, the taste of Euthymol has something of surgical spirits about it. Users unfamiliar with the brand, trying it for the first time are often overwhelmed by the power of the flavour and the sensations of the antiseptic ingredients on the mouth. It takes a few uses to adapt to the difference from regular toothpaste. (The antiseptic ingredient in Euthymol is thymol.)
Since it is antiseptic Euthymol can help with the prevention of mouth ulcers.
Also known as "A Scientific Dental Preparation", it is often used in the Army.
Since I put on my Rodigan 'Give Me Some Signal' T-shirt this morning, everything today has been about toothpaste.
Japanese gourmet toothpaste, available in a variety of fancy flavors. Tokyu Hands, Shibuya, Tokyo
Also available on an Internet near you.
Hello Machine of Death.
I would like a Death Prediction card. Enclosed you will find toothpast and a temporary tattoo, because I could not fit a sewing machine and umbrella.
Eagerly awaiting news of my demise, Lee Ann Perry
It was Marcie’s lifelong ambition to star in toothpaste commercials. One afternoon at the dentist’s office would change all that.
See the whole photobooth collection at Lost Gallery.
A significant majority of Australian volunteers during World War II worked for one of the two largest wartime organisations: the Australian Red Cross and the Australian Comforts Fund. Both these organisations were officially recognised by the Australian Government to support and assist Australia's servicemen and women. The ACF was run largely by women volunteers who undertook the majority of administrative and manual work.
The aim of the ACF was to provide free 'comfort' items that were not supplied by the services to all Australian servicemen. These items included singlets, socks, pyjamas, cigarettes and tobacco, razor blades, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste and reading material (newspapers and magazines). Additionally, the ACF also provided recreational facilities, rest rooms, sporting equipment, gramophones and records to the troops, as well as regularly providing writing materials such as pencils, paper and postcards so the soldiers' could write home.
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Toothbrush and toothpaste knitted with the finest Rowan pure wool double knitting. The toothbrush is knitted in navy wool with snow white bristles. The toothpaste is made with snow white and kiss red shade of edging and stitching.
The toothbrush and toothpaste are stuffed with a high grade carded polyester filling which conforms to British standards: cleanliness BS 1425 and fire safety BS 5852. It is a suitable component of articles requiring BS 5665 and the European standard EN71 and those required to carry the CE logo. They are soft with no sharp or detachable parts.
Use to teach your children how to clean their teeth through play with teddy or as a gift for anyone working in the dental industry!
Not suitable for young children without the supervision of an adult.
6/13/08
I took this shot while I was getting ready to go to Joe's photo show. The toothbrush was sitting on my desk at work on top of some office paper. Did anyone at the show notice my minty, fresh breath?
December 1936 Country Gentleman. That's the brand our family used in 1936. I wonder if it's still sold?
The Asian Occasion 2012: Part 4
Despite two and a half grueling days of trek and travel, we find our way from Emeishan to Chengdu to Guilin to Yangshuo, where Steve visited two years ago. It's a beautiful little touristy town nearly two hours south of Guilin, full of karst scenery, where mountains just rise up out of nowhere next to the Li River. We shopped, ate western breakfasts, and just took in the small town/ rural feel for nearly four days. I wish I could go back.