The Country Tooth Drawer

The Country Tooth Drawer

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
Alnwick, [England]: W. Davison
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Tooth Extraction
Dentistry
Abstract:
Interior of a blacksmith shop: Using pincers, a blacksmith is extracting a woman's tooth; the woman has a pincer-like grip on his nose. A man stands behind them holding the woman's head; another person works the furnace bellows; two children watch.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 19 x 27 cm.
Technique:
engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101392860 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021294
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101392860