Tooth Extractor

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Tooth Extractor

Entry/Object ID

1959.40.11

Description

Metal tool with a bone handle and movable hook. The handle is set perpendicular to the shaft of the tool. At the opposite end of the shaft is a hook attached with a hinge onto a small piece of metal, itself hinged onto the shaft.

Use

Used to remove teeth (human)

Context

Used by Dr. Payne Gilbert of Tinmouth, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1959.40

Source or Donor

Snow, Mrs. Charles

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Extractor, Tooth

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

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

6-3/4 in

Material

Metal, Bone

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Gilbert, Payne (1789-1849)

Related Places

Place

Town

Tinmouth

County

Rutland County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America