This image is released under a 'Rathbone' dental unit, London, England, 1932
"Rathbone" dental unit, by the Dental Manufacturing Co., London, 1932
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Developed in 1915 and used into the 1960s, the ‘Rathbone’ was one of the most popular dental units used in the United Kingdom. It combines a dental drill, lights, self-flushing spittoon and other dental equipment.
Made by the Dental Manufacturing Co. Ltd., this example was installed in a dental surgery in Hendon, London before being donated to the Science Museum’s collections. It is shown here in a display based on dental surgery from the 1930s.
- Measurements:
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overall: 2150 mm x 1000 mm x 1050 mm,
- Materials:
- complete , steel (metal) , bakelite and porcelain
- Object Number:
- 1980-433/1
- type:
- dental unit
