Le Dentiste Embulant

Le Dentiste Embulant

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Wille, Pierre Alexandre, 1748-1821 artist
Publication:
Paris: Chez le C'en Jean, 1788
Language(s):
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Culture
Tooth Extraction
Dentistry
France
Genre(s):
Caricature
Abstract:
An itinerant dentist in a carnival costume extracts a man's tooth as his family looks on. A necklace of human teeth rests on the table.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 27 x 21 cm.
Provenance:
Purchase; 1967.
Technique:
etching, color
NLM Unique ID:
101393660 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A022008
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393660