He miss'd at first, but try'd again

Collection:: Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):: Collier, John, 1708-1786
Publication:: [London:] , May 1773
Language(s):: English
Format:: Still image
Subject(s):: Tooth Extraction
Dentists
Genre(s):: Caricatures
Abstract:: The dentist, sitting in a chair opposite the patient, is attempting to extract a tooth with string; he has placed his foot against the patient's chin in an effort to immobilize the patient.
Copyright:: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):: Is part of: Human passions delineated in above 120 figures...designed in the Hogarthian style...; See related catalog record: WZ 336 C69 no. 1
Extent:: 1 print
Technique:: engraving
NLM Unique ID:: 101425273 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:: A014344
Permanent Link:: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101425273

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