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Actions	Apple Scoop Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberHC.J.14.X.2 TitleApple Scoop DescriptionApple scoop, made of a sheep's right metacarpus. The marrow has been hollowed out and the natural curve of the bone used as a spoon to scrape off portions of apple where dentures could not be afforded due to their expense. There is also nicotine-staining suggesting use with tobacco as a scoop. Production periodNineteenth century, early Object nameApple Scoop Object categoryDental MaterialBONE Dimensions Length: 12 cm Width: 3 cm Depth: 2 cm

Object numberHC.J.14.X.2

TitleApple Scoop

DescriptionApple scoop, made of a sheep's right metacarpus. The marrow has been hollowed out and the natural curve of the bone used as a spoon to scrape off portions of apple where dentures could not be afforded due to their expense. There is also nicotine-staining suggesting use with tobacco as a scoop.

Production periodNineteenth century, early

Object nameApple Scoop

Object categoryDental

MaterialBONE

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