Category 5: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology➔Medical & Psychological T&E➔Dental Instruments➔Extractor, Dental➔Forceps, Dental
Artifact
Accession Number:
76-22-1-K
Date
circa 1914Description
These forceps were used by Dr. Kiteley to extract the molars from the lower jaw. Back during the 1914`s, it wasn`t uncommon to have the doctor hep out with your teeth. Many dental procedures were dealt with by the doctor unless the problem absolutely required an actual dentist.The forceps were donated by Dr. Kiteley's daughterMaterials
Steel.Measurements
6 in. L Category
Forceps, Dental
