Artificial tooth with a “JUSTI / PAT. / NOV. 1896” inscription on the handle. Henry Daniel Justi (1834-1922) was a German immigrant who arrived in the United States in 1850, and established a surgical instrument shop in Philadelphia.
Ref: Henry D. Justi, “Support and Carrier for Artificial Teeth,” U.S. Patent 571,166 (Nov. 10, 1896).
Maker: Justi, Henry D.
Location: Currently not on view
Subject: German Americans
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Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 1985.0855.013Catalog Number: 1985.0855.013Accession Number: 1985.0855
Object Name: tooth sample
Measurements: overall: 1/4 in x 1 7/8 in; x .635 cm x 4.7625 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-1e07-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_1384871
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