Finger Protector

Description:

Metal finger protector with a “HU-FRIEDY IMMUNITY” inscription, manufactured by the Hugo Friedman Mfg. Co. in Chicago. Hugo Friedman (1884-1965) was born in Vienna, arrived in the United States in 1907, and was naturalized in 1915.

Date Made: early 20th century

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1986.0705.04Accession Number: 1986.0705Catalog Number: 1986.0705.04

Object Name: Finger Protectordental finger protectorOther Terms: Finger Protector; Dentistry

Measurements: overall: 3 in x 7/8 in x 7/8 in; 7.62 cm x 2.2225 cm x 2.2225 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-980d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_738514

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