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Text on Button | ZEBRA. |
Image Description | Yellow, black and white illustration of a zebra on a white background with black text |
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AMERICAN PEPSIN GUM CO. BUTTONS MADE BY WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO NEWARK, N.J. PATENT JULY 17 1894 APRIL 14, 1896 JULY 21, 1896 |
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Additional Information | Zebras are native to Africa and feed on grass and occasionally shrubs, twigs and leaves. There are three different species of zebra: plains, mountain and Grevy’s zebra. Zebras are generally thought to have a white coat with black stripes, but under their coats they have black skin. Zebras have their own unique patterns and no two are alike. When zebras are in a group their combined stripes make it hard for predators to single out a zebra to chase. This button was a give-away button from American Pepsin Gum Company. Many gum manufactures in the late 1800's used pepsin powder in their chewing gum and marketed it as a way to aid in digestion. Pepsin was thought to settle stomach issues and help people with digestive concerns. |
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Fruton, J. S. (June, 2002). A history of pepsin and related enzymes. National Library of Medicine. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12089768/ Mohammadi, H. (January 25, 2023). The Beemans Gum History. Black Cat Importers.https://www.blackcatimporters.com/post/the-beemans-gum-history |
Catalog ID | AD0818 |