A Treatise on the Management of the Teeth

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Title

A Treatise on the Management of the Teeth

Subject

James, Benjamin (d. 1850)
Harvard University. Dental School. Museum
Titlepages
Engravings

Description

In addition to the collection housed in the library of the Dental School, there were also books, pamphlets, prints and pictures preserved in the Dental Museum, including this early text on Dentistry. The title-page engraving shows an inferior denture along with instruments including a key and a pair of forceps. The Latin motto "solatium afflictis" translates as "relief to the distressed."

Abstract

Titlepage engraving from Benjamin James' A Treatise on the Management of the Teeth

Creator

James, Benjamin (d. 1850)

Date Created

1814

Rights

The Harvard Medical Library does not hold copyright on all materials in this collection. For use information, consult Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu

Access Rights

Access to the original work depicted requires advance notice. Contact Public Services at chm@hms.harvard.edu for additional information

Is Part Of

Harvard Medical Library Rare Books Collection (RK61.J23 c. 2)

Format

image

Extent

1 titlepage

Type

still image

Identifier

DigID0002328

Provenance

Gift of Dr. George L. Mason to the Library of the Harvard Dental School, 1900

Files

http://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/file_upload/0002328_dref.jpg

Citation

James, Benjamin (d. 1850), “A Treatise on the Management of the Teeth,” OnView, accessed April 20, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/6518.