Who invented the toothpaste tube and when?

Buck540

Dr. Sheffield, father and son team. May 22, 1892 in History Event: Dr. Washington Sheffield invents toothpaste tube. http://www.brainyhistory.com/events/1892/may_22_1892_64097.html [Edited to add reference - McG] Jan 25 05, 7:37 AM

Kainantu

Interesting dental information here: http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bldental.htm In 1892, Dr. Washington Sheffield of Connecticut manufactured toothpaste into a collapsible tube. Sheffield's toothpaste was called Dr. Sheffield's Creme Dentifrice. In 1896, Colgate Dental Cream was packaged in collapsible tubes imitating Sheffield. Jan 25 05, 7:49 PM

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