Measurements:

overall: 3 3/32 in x 2 in x 21/32 in; 7.874 cm x 5.08 cm x 1.651 cm

Object Name:

Kit, Bridge Repair

Other Terms:

Kit, Bridge Repair; Dentistry

Description:

The inscription on the box reads “STEELE’S / BRIDGE / REPAIR / OUTFIT / FOR REPLACING / BROKEN PIN FACING / IN THE MOUTH. / EMPLOYING STEELE’S / INTERCHANGEABLE TOOTH / FOR THE REPAIR.” Thomas Steele (1851-1922) was a machinist and inventor who, in 1904, spearheaded the organization of The Columbus Dental Mfg. Co.

Ref: The Art of Crown and Bridgework (Columbus: The Columbus Dental Mfg. Co., 1916).

Location:

Currently not on view

Credit Line:

Gift of University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry

ID Number:

MG.M-09108.A

Catalog number:

M-09108.A

Accession number:

218383

See more items in:

Medicine and Science: Medicine

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-7e12-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_724834