Object Record
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Metadata
Object/Catalog Number |
FIC09.18.8 |
Object Name |
Burnishers (2) |
Collection |
Miscellaneous Operative Materials, Tools & Equipment |
Object Category |
15: Dental Materials, Tools & Equipment |
Object Sub-category |
Operative |
Description |
Two metal burnishers with similar ivory octagon handles. Both instruments were designed by Henry Coy for the S. S. White Manufacturing Company. Stamped on the metal shafts of each instrument are the entwined SSW logo and the designer's initials "HC." One burnisher also bears model number "32." |
Material |
Metal and ivory |
Length (in) |
5.75 |
Width (in) |
0.75 |
Inscription Text |
SSW H. C. 32 (on one burnisher) |
Inscription Type |
Manufacturer's Mark |
Inscription Location |
Metal shaft |
Condition |
Good |
Notes |
DISPLAY |
People |
Coy, Henry |
Number of images |
1.0 |
Catalog date |
2010-03-02 |
Dimensions |
W-0.75 L-5.75 inches |
Caption |
Two Burnishers |
Condition Notes |
Ivory handles of both burnishers are cracked. |
Inscription Technique |
Stamped |
Old ID number |
15-92; 15-94 |
Made |
United States: S. S. White Dental Manufacturing Company, Philadelphia, PA |