L'Éléphant et le Dentiste

L'Éléphant et le Dentiste

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Publication:
[France] : Pellerin & Cie
Language(s):
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Tooth Extraction
Dentistry
Genre(s):
Caricature
Abstract:
An elephant with a toothache goes to the dentist. The dentist has the elephant bend a palm tree which he secures to the ground, as well as to the elephant's tooth. He releases the tree, which springs upright extracting the tooth in the process.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 39 x 27 cm.
Provenance:
Purchase; 1965.
Technique:
wood engraving, color
NLM Unique ID:
101393675 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A022016
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393675