Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
93.11.009
Accession#:
93.11
Credit Line:
Donated by Allen Michael Kaplan, DMD.
Object Name:
Burner
Title:
Dental Wax Heating Burner
Date:
1920
Description:
Round tiered base with stems holding circular container for wax used in casting. Brass connecting tube at base for heat transmission. Round hole in stem.
Notes:
Dr. Harry Sloan practiced dentistry in Juneau prior to 1920, then moved to Seattle, then reportedly returned to Juneau & practiced w/ his son Dr. Harry Sloan, Jr. No evidence in phone book, 40's to 70's. Collection originally received about 1987.
Search Terms:
Health Care
Dentist
T&E
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