Monday, October 1, 2012

Glyco-Thymoline Bottle

In 1890, Samuel Owen and Oscar Kress developed Glyco-Thymoline as a treatment for oral conditions, such as sore throat and mucosity. It was designed as a mouth rinse and soon became quite popular with the general public and with hospitals.  It was marketed as the world's first mouthwash.

         This clear bottle stands at 8 1/2" high and it has K & O. CO. NEW YORK 852 on the base.  The words GLYCO-THYMOLINE on the front.