John O. Butler Co., est. 1923

John O Butler History

Museum Artifact: Butler Gum Stimulator, c. 1960s

Made By: The John O. Butler Company / GUM, 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL [Streeterville]

Research is underway on this one and a full write-up will be coming soon.

13 thoughts on “John O. Butler Co., est. 1923

  1. I have one with the brush only. The handle has only one bend…older or newer? I have no idea why I have it. Perhaps grandparent?

  2. Where can i but the 600 Gum Stimulator ???????

    I used my last one and want to buy a few more….In a particular Drug store in NYC????

  3. I have two with tips and a similar tool that has a brush on the end of it. The brush has a wire stem that is needled through a hole on the tool, bent downward into a notched area, then a retaining nut is screwed upwards to secure it in place. Handle same as the gum stimulators. Are they worth anything? If so, anyone interested?

  4. I have the instrument shown above. Is it worth something? It was my father’s,. It looks brand new. I saved it because it was his. I think it as never used.

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