This is a vintage tooth powder bottle from Harry B. Crawford, a dentist in Puente, California. My research found he had a dental office in the late 1800s to the early 1900s and was a very respected dentist in the area.
Tooth powder was popular before the widespread availability of toothpaste in tubes. It was common for dentist to prescribe or even create their own tooth powder blends tailored to their patient's needs. These personalized products often came in small glass bottles labeled with the dentist's name and contact information, serving as both a practical item and a form of advertising.
This bottle from dentist Harry B. Crawford is tangible piece of history, reflecting a time when local dentist played a more direct role in their patient's daily oral care routines.
Pickup in Santa Clarita or delivery in Southern California for a fee.
