J.D. Chevalier Dental Pliers

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2011.270.2

Description

Pair of metal dental pliers, with slightly curved forceps and a crosshatch, textured pattern along the handles.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

J.D. Chevalier

Date made

circa 1860

Time Period

19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Along the face of the pliers, on both sides

Transcription

J.D. CHEVALIER / NEW YORK

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Pliers, Dental

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Extractor, Dental

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Dental Instruments

Nomenclature Class

Medical & Psychological T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

972B

Dimensions

Width

1-3/8 in

Length

7-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Width is for when pliers are completely closed.

Materials

Material

Metal

Material Notes

Most likely steel.

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Exhibition

The Los Gatos History Project: Uncovering Untold Stories - Phase 1