Tusk

Date
Circa 1880
 Description
Semi-circular section of tusk, polished on cut surface, outer surface natural. Has 18 holes drilled with countersinks to accommodate dowel crown posts. Roughness indicates it is possibly Walrus tusk.
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Object detail

Date
Circa 1880
Medium
ivory
Measurements
2.5 x 7.5 x 3.0 cm
Accession Number
HFA1928
Credit Line
Gift of Professor Emeritus A A Grant
Object Type
equipment
Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum Category
Laboratory Equipment and Materials
Museum
Henry Forman Atkinson Dental Museum

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