Amanda Manahan (Heidelburg University, in Tiffin, Ohio, at least she  
was at that time) gave a paper at the SHA's in 2009 entitled "Bone  
Toothbrush Remains Recovered from Johnson's Island Civil War Prison".   
I don't specifically recall French toothbrushes, but it might be  
worthwhile to contact her.

Misty Jackson, Ph.D., RPA
Arbre Croche Cultural Resources
214 South Main Street
Leslie, Michigan 49251

On Sep 20, 2010, at 11:09 AM, Jennifer M. Trunzo wrote:

> I have a bone toothbrush from a long-used military site in the
> southeastern US. The site was occupied from 1826ish until 1955.
>
> The label on the toothbrush handle says "Bernier's Perfect Dental"   
> and
> it was made in France.
>
> Does anybody have any idea what the date range might be on it?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
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> Jennifer M. Trunzo, Ph.D.
> Asst. Professor of Archaeology
> Dept. of History, Anthropology, and
> Philosophy
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