Dental bridge associated with Tennessee Williams, commissioned by his dentist, Dr. Bill Williams. Constructed on a plaster base model in porcelain-fused-to-metal, possibly including gold elements. Attributed to Grover Sawyer of Keys Dental Lab. The bridge was likely never used by Williams and remains on the original lab model.
Use
Williams, Tennessee
Collection
Artifact Collection
Made/Created
Artist
Williams, Dr. Bill
Date made
circa 1981 - circa 1983
Time Period
20th Century
Place
City
Key West
State/Province
Florida
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
County
Monroe
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Bridge, Dental
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Appliance, Orthodontic
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Dental Instruments
Nomenclature Class
Medical & Psychological T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology