Toothpaste and Ticks: Personal Hygiene in the Civil War July Livestream

From our July Facebook livestream. This video is all about personal Hygiene during the American Civil War. Museum staff also make and try a toothpaste recipe from the period.
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[@sandramosley2801]

Bravely done!!!🪥🪥🪥

[@TorryGood]

Colgate still makes toothpowder they are made for asian market but you can still buy them in the usa. Thats what i use for civil war reenactments.

[@dianerivard1538]

Howdy from Central NJ

[@susantumblety6003]

Me too!

[@dianerivard1538]

Omg u r brave

[@alexhuevera939]

cameraman needs to learn to ZOOM IN. Why all the laughter? We are no better today.