Two sets of acrylic dentures, England, 1955-1965

Made:
1955-1965 in England
Upper and lower denture set and two odd full lowers, acrylic Upper and lower denture set and two odd full lowers, acrylic

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Upper and lower denture set and two odd full lowers, acrylic
Science Museum Group Collection
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Upper and lower denture set and two odd full lowers, acrylic
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Upper and lower denture set and two odd full lowers, acrylic, in acrylic box, for demonstration purposes, English, 1955-1965

Probably intended for dentists to demonstrate dentures to their patients or by businesses marketing their products, these dentures sets are made from acrylic. This plastic was first used for dentures in the 1930s, eventually replacing traditional materials such as ivory. Dentures in the United Kingdom were available free of charge from 1948 with the introduction of the National Health Service. But demand was so great and the price so high that by 1951 patients had to contribute towards costs.

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Object Number:
1980-183
Materials:
box, acrylic and denture, acrylic
type:
denture
credit:
Austin, M.W.

Parts

Lower denture set, 1955-1965

Lower denture set, 1955-1965

Lower denture set, acrylic, for demonstration purposes, English, 1955-1965

Materials:
box, acrylic and denture, acrylic
Object Number:
1980-183/3
type:
denture
Lower denture set, 1955-1965

Lower denture set, 1955-1965

Lower denture set, acrylic, for demonstration purposes, English, 1955-1965

Materials:
box, acrylic and denture, acrylic
Object Number:
1980-183/4
type:
denture
Acrylic box for displaying dentures, England, 1955-1965

Acrylic box for displaying dentures, England, 1955-1965

Acrylic box, for displaying dentures, English, 1955-1965

Measurements:
overall: 70 mm x 167 mm x 76 mm,
Materials:
box, acrylic and denture, acrylic
Object Number:
1980-183/5
type:
box