Product, Oral Care
Object number2018.27.18 a,b
Manufacturer
Procter & Gamble Company
Date1990-1996
OriginCincinnati, OH
MediumVinyl(?); Plastic; Toothpaste; Velro; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionTube of Crest brand toothpaste.DimensionsLength x Width x Depth: 6.125 × 1.75 × 1.125 in. (15.6 × 4.4 × 2.9 cm)Marks(a)
Red, blue, and white text on front "Crest / Regular / Flavor / CAVITING FIGHTING TOOTHPASTE with Fluoristat".
Blue text on back including "[instructions for use] / ADA... / [quote about Crest from Council on Dental Therapeutics - American Dental Association] / M...cter & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 ©1990 P&G / NET WT...OZ...."
Imprinted text on front of tube end "224866".
Historical NotesSTS-79 flown toothpaste used by Jay Apt.Label TextFlown objects from STS-79, 1996: Name badge and Mission patch from STS-79 Beef jerky and Stelutsa dessert (Russian) packets Fork, knife, teaspoon, and tablespoon Personal items, shampoo, comb, brush, toothbrush, Crest toothpaste deodorant, chap stick, nail clippers, clips, glasses, case, and eyewear container, used by Jay Apt aboard STS-79 Apt’s fourth and final mission, STS-79 on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, included docking with the Russian space station Mir to deliver equipment, supplies and relief personnel. Notice the Velcro on these flown objects designed to keep them tethered in the weightlessness of space.
Previous owner
Dr. Jerome Apt III
Related institution
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Related institution
Council on Dental Therapeutics
Related institution
American Dental Association
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