Chest of dental tools
Artist
J. D. CHEVALIER
Date1849
Location where madeNew York City, New York, United States
MediumWood, steel, mother-of-pearl, bone
ClassificationsTools and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Rev. Herbert Crandall Estate
Object number1934.28.1
DescriptionChest used by traveling dentist. Mirror in cover. Equipped with many drawers and compartments. Contains 172 dental tools:1 pair of steel tweezers
4 steel filling tampers
1 wood-handled drill
2 steel files
98 steel implements
47 bone-handled implements
1 mother-of-pearl handled mirror
10 mother-of-pearl handled tools
1 hand mirror
1 pair of scissors
2 dental mirrors
4 dental tools
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Philippines-Bulaga tribe
c. 1930
early 20th c.
