Oral hygiene set
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      Object numberS342
      TitleOral hygiene set
      Creator William Purrier
      DescriptionRed leather case containing silver dental hygiene set consisting of toothbrush, tongue scraper and a box for holding toothpowder. Made in 1796 by William Purrier, London. Numbered as 342.1 (case), 342.2 (brush), 342.3 (scraper), 342.4 (box). Each object engraved 'ER'.
      Production placeLondon
      Production date  1796 -  1796
      Object nameCase, Tongue scraper, Box, Toothbrush
      Object categoryPharmacy and domestic medicine
      MaterialSilver, Metal, Leather, Human hair
      Credit line“Accepted from Jean Symons under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government and allocated to the RCP, 2018”
    