Cylinder in shape. Off white wit 1" blue strip with white lettering that says Dr. Lyon's Tooth Powder. Back of tin reads Dr. Lyon's Tooth Powder. This preparation made originally by an experienced practicing dentist (rust, can't read rest of line) solely to clean (rust) regular use of (rust) powder morning (rust) helps keep your teeth (rust) gums clean. Established 1866 by (rust) (cursive) J.W. Lyons, (rust) The R.L. Watkins Company Divisions of Sterling Drug Inc Successors New York,NY Rahway, NJ Made in the USA