Nylon toothbrush products, 1930s C018 / 0679
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Nylon toothbrush products, 1930s C018 / 0679
Nylon toothbrush products. Machinery adding nylon bristles to toothbrushes on a factory production line. The machine automatically drills the holes in the handles, inserts the bristles, and anchors them securely. Nylon was a new material discovered by the DuPont Company in 1935. The first toothbrushes using nylon were sold in 1938. Photographed in the 1930s at the DuPont factory at Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
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1900s 1930s Assembling Automated Automatic Bristles Drilling Dupont Company Early Factory Machine Machinery Manufacture Manufacturing Massachusetts North American Nylon Pioneer Pioneering Plastic Producing Production Production Line Robotic Textile Toothbrush Toothbrushes Leominster
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This print takes us back to the 1930s, a time of pioneering advancements in technology and industry. Captured at the DuPont factory in Leominster, Massachusetts, USA, it showcases the early stages of manufacturing nylon toothbrushes. The image reveals a fascinating glimpse into the production process as machinery on a factory production line adds nylon bristles to toothbrushes with remarkable precision. The automated machine effortlessly drills holes in the handles, inserts the bristles, and securely anchors them. This technological marvel highlights how automation revolutionized mass production during this era. Nylon was a groundbreaking material discovered by the DuPont Company just five years prior to this photograph being taken. It quickly became an industrial game-changer due to its durability and versatility. In 1938, these innovative toothbrushes using nylon were introduced to consumers for the first time. As we observe this historical snapshot, we are reminded of how far we have come in terms of manufacturing processes and materials since then. This monochrome image not only captures a significant moment in history but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our constant pursuit of progress.
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