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Dental Instruments

Object Details

Description
Dental instruments with pearl handles, and hand mirror, in case. This set belonged to Dr. John C. Swallow.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Chevalier, John D.
Credit Line
Gift of University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry
Measurements
overall: 11 1/8 in x 19 1/4 in; 28.2575 cm x 48.895 cm
Object Name
mother of pearl instrument set
Other Terms
Dentistry
Mother of pearl instrument set.
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