Tooth Separator

Description:

An inscription on this item reads “Ivory / Pat. Sept. 16, 1890.” James W. Ivory (1880-1930) was born in Canada, moved to Philadelphia, and designed, made and sold dental devices.

Ref: James W. Ivory and Alfred Wayne, “Teeth-Separator,” U.S. Patent 436,603 (Sept. 16, 1890).

Location: Currently not on view

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Dentistry

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Credit Line: Gift of Dr. H. Martin Deranian

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1984.1135.28Accession Number: 1984.1135Catalog Number: 1984.1135.28

Object Name: dental coll object

Measurements: overall: 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in x 2 1/4 in; .9525 cm x 3.81 cm x 5.715 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-0cbd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1384817

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