1968 The Strange Story of False Teeth

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

A well-researched and entertaining social and technical history of dentistry, examining false teeth and procedures from the Etruscan civilization to the mid-20th century. The text also includes numerous anecdotes throughout; there is even an entire chapter devoted to George Washington's issues with his false teeth. With a foreword by the English author, critic, art historian, and museum curator James Laver. Copiously illustrated throughout with advertisements for dental procedures, portraits and cartoons that illustrate good and bad dental practices, and monochromatic photographs of false teeth and dental instruments. Lacking the original dustwrapper.