A Japanese dentist pays his periodical visit to the Marshall Islands

Description:

Showing a woman in a long white dress lying in a dentist chair set up outside in the open air. Juvenile palm tress are visible in the background. On the left a Japanese man is standing by to operate the foot pedal that powers the drill. A Japanese dentist stands with an arm circling the lady's neck to allow equal access to her mouth from both sides for the dental instruments he holds in both hands. A group of men and children stands closely around the dentist and the lady in the chair. All wear European-style clothing. A little boy in the front is staring at something he has in curiosity picked up from the small raised table attached to the side of the chair to hold the dental instruments.

Display date:

1919-02-27

Location:

Marshall Islands

Collections:

Auckland Weekly News

Content partner:

Auckland Libraries

Availability:

Not specified