McDonald's "Bedtime" Happy Meal Toothbrush and Toothpaste Kit, 1989
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Artifact Overview
During February 1989, McDonald's offered a "Bedtime" series of toys with their Happy Meals. One "toy" set, a toothbrush and toothpaste, was promoted as part of National Dental Health Month, in partnership with Proctor & Gamble Co, who provided the tube of "Sparkle Crest" toothpaste.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Toothbrush
Date Made
1989
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Toothbrush made in China for McDonald's Corporation; toothpaste made by Procter & Gamble Company.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
97.5.190.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Jeff and Marilyn Escue.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Yellow (Color)
Red
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.25 in (of toothpaste box)
Length: 4.25 in (of toothpaste box)
Length: 6.5 in (including toothbrush packaging)
Length: 5.5 in (only toothbrush)
Inscriptions
On toothbrush handle, in red script: RONALD MCDONALD
Stamped on back of handle: 1988 MCDONALD'S CW / CHINA
Printed on toothpaste box: SPARKLE / CREST / FOR / KIDS / NOW / WITH / SPARKLES / NET. WT 85 OZ.
Stamped on edge of tube: 8280TG
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