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1985.51.371

Caster, secreted by a beaver. Used to treat toothache. [SM 17/02/2011]

1985.51.371

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Collection type
Object
Description
Caster, secreted by a beaver. Used to treat toothache. [SM 17/02/2011]
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1912
Date collected
1912
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Animal Part
Dimensions
Width: max 29 mm, Length: max 64 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.371 Other numbers: R 9348

Search terms: Religion, Medicine, Amulet

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