Two metal cotton roll holders, one right and one left, each with an "IVORY / PAT. NOV. 28, 11" inscription. James W. Ivory (1880-1930) was born in Canada, moved to Philadelphia, and designed, made and sold dental devices.
Ref: James W. Ivory, “Pad Holder for Dental Purposes,” U.S. Patent 1,010,145 (Nov. 28, 1911).
James W. Ivory, “Pad Holder for Dental Purposes,” U.S. Patent 1,010,146 (Nov. 28, 1911).
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