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Snuff box showing a tooth extraction in progress, Europe, 17
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Snuff box showing a tooth extraction in progress, Europe, 17
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A painful tooth extraction is shown on the lid of the snuff box. A piece of string has been secured around the patient’s tooth and is being pulled by the dentist. The patient probably only had, at best, alcohol or herbal concoctions to relive the pain. Tooth pulling was carried out by a range of people including barber-surgeons and travelling practitioners, who often had limited medical skills at best. The illustration would suggest that the process was viewed as somewhat humorous.

Snuff was well-liked for its aroma, taste and stimulating nicotine boost. It was also believed to ward off colds, be good for ear, nose and throat problems and stop snoring. (Pictured here with two other snuff boxes showing tooth extractions, A642711 and A642713).

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: Europe

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Keywords: tooth pulling; Nicotine; Lacquer; snuff box; Dentistry
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A642702
  • Photo number: L0058686
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