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Monogrammed Toothbrush

National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States

The handle of this bone toothbrush is engraved with the letter “J” — the mark of its owner. Back when it was in use, the toothbrush would have contained animal-hair bristles.

ID 30251
Archeologists uncovered this object at the site of the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia during an excavation from 2000 to 2003.

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