Canvas Print : Pelican tooth extractor, circa 1751 C017 / 8390
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Pelican tooth extractor, circa 1751 C017 / 8390
Pelican tooth extractor, made of steel with screw adjustment. These were an early type of dental forceps, so named due to their claw which was thought to resemble a pelicans beak. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache. Pelican extractors originated in the fourteenth century and by the 1500s they had become the most popular tool for tooth-drawing amongst barber surgeons and practitioners. No two alike, each Pelican extractor would have been individually designed to order. This example is continental and dates from around 1750
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1700s 1750 1750s 18th Century Antique Continent Continental Dental Dentistry Eighteenth Century Extract Extraction Forceps Instrument Instruments Mainland Peach Background Pelican Teeth Tool Tools Tooth Extractor
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring the captivating image of "Pelican Tooth Extractor, circa 1751 C017 / 8390" from Science Photo Library. This intriguing historical artifact, showcased in stunning detail, is a pelican tooth extractor - an early type of dental forceps named for their distinctive claw-like design, reminiscent of a pelican's beak. Crafted from steel with a screw adjustment, these dental instruments were a significant innovation in dental care during the 18th century. Add this unique and educational canvas print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable artifact from the past - a Pelican tooth extractor dating back to around 1751. Crafted with precision using steel and featuring a screw adjustment, this dental forceps was an early tool used for tooth extraction. Its name derived from the resemblance of its claw-like design to that of a pelican's beak. Tooth extraction, considered as one of the earliest known dental procedures, served as a last-resort remedy for excruciating toothaches during those times. The popularity of Pelican extractors soared in the fourteenth century and peaked by the 1500s among barber surgeons and practitioners who performed these extractions. What makes this particular Pelican extractor truly fascinating is its uniqueness. Each instrument was individually designed upon request, resulting in no two extractors being alike. This specific example hails from continental Europe and belongs to the mid-18th century period. With its peach background highlighting every intricate detail, this antique photograph not only offers insight into historical dentistry practices but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity throughout centuries. It reminds us of how far we have come in terms of dental care while honoring our ancestors' resourcefulness when faced with oral health challenges.
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