Mrs. James Shewan 1920s Dental Odontogram Ledger Gold Fillings Vintage
$ 11.09
Description
Mrs. James Shewan 1920s Dental Odontogram Ledger Gold Fillings Vintage. References to specific dental work are visible, including gold fillings, gold inlays, and other restorative procedures such as crowns and bridgework. The form itself bears the marks of its age and storage, including toning, edge wear, and creasing along original fold lines. This item is a vintage dental record from the mid-1920s, a single-sheet document that functions as both a detailed odontogram and a patient payment ledger for a woman named Mrs. James Shewan. The form is a pre-printed office record, typical of early twentieth-century private restorative dentistry, with handwritten entries recording treatment and financial transactions over a period spanning from 1925 to 1927. The odontogram, or tooth chart, is prominently featured and has been marked in period ink to document the condition of Mrs. Shewan’s teeth, indicating restorations, missing teeth, and planned work. The clinical markings on the diagram provide a clear record of dental conditions and treatment history, offering insight into the restorative dental practices of the era. The ledger portion of the card records a series of visits and procedures, with associated billing entries that detail the cost of care. References to specific dental work are visible, including gold fillings, gold inlays, and other restorative procedures such as crowns and bridgework. These entries are evidence of high-end private restorative dentistry, reflecting the materials and techniques favored by early twentieth-century dental practitioners. The presence of multiple visits and a running account of payments suggests a sustained professional relationship between the patient and her dentist. The patient is identified as Mrs. James Shewan, a name that may be of interest to genealogists or researchers of named-family ephemera. The record does not include a full street address, but the association with a named individual provides a personal connection to the social history of the period. The form itself bears the marks of its age and storage, including toning, edge wear, and creasing along original fold lines. The paper is slightly brittle towards the edges, with minor chipping and handling wear consistent with a document from the 1920s. The handwritten entries remain legible, though some ink has faded slightly, and there are traces of red and blue pencil marks on the card. This item is a fine example of early dentistry ephemera, combining clinical and financial documentation in a single artifact. It will appeal to collectors of medical history, dental antiques, and social history memorabilia, as well as those researching early twentieth-century patient records and the history of restorative dentistry. The odontogram and ledger entries together provide a detailed snapshot of dental care in the Jazz Age, making this a compelling piece for study or display. PLEASE NOTE: This item may be shipped according to how it was originally folded.
