Adult 8” Mouth Gag

Object/Artifact

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The Great Bend Museum

Name/Title

Adult 8” Mouth Gag

Entry/Object ID

1987.07.81

Description

Jennings mouth gag, used to hold open a persons mouth during dental or other oral procedures. Ratcheted system to control degree of aperture. Stainless steel . Patent number on one of the blades along with “Made In USA” just below it.

Use

Mouth Gag

Acquisition

Accession

1987.07

Source or Donor

Margaret Priddy

Source (if not Accessioned)

Dr Priddy's daughter Margret

Material

stainless steel