Painless Dentistry Using A Phonograph...

[Curt A]

Ask for this new technology next time you have to visit the dentist....

[Dave D]

It looks like it worked. He seems to be distracted!
Dave

[tinovanderzwan]

shut up dear! or we'll play the billy murray again!!

[Phonofreak]

Are you sure it's Billy Murray? From the look on her face it's probably Hawaiian Music!!! Still a great picture. It looks the the phonograph is European.
Harvey Kravitz

shut up dear! or we'll play the billy murray again!!

[Roaring20s]

The patient's eyes seem a bit surprised by the choice of music being played.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiyu0T2mJ0Y

James.

[epigramophone]

Even if the photograph was posed, to me the patient's eyes reflect sheer terror. There was no such thing as painless dentistry back then, and even today no-one looks forward to visiting the dentist.

Yes, the gramophone appears European, as the "Peacock Feather" pattern horn is typical of Swiss/German machines.

[Curt A]

I think James nailed the music... The terrified look is caused by the "dentist" using Model T tools and no anesthesia

[vansteem78]

If my dentist had a phonograph or gramophone or anything like it I'd go there no doubt. Funny photo.

[Retrograde]

If my dentist had a phonograph or gramophone or anything like it I'd go there no doubt. Funny photo.

I'd settle for anything that would drown out the chatty lady that cleans my teeth!

Lady: "sir, do your gums bleed like this all the time?"
Me: "Only when you're stabbing them with that tool!"

Me: "Doc, if dental x-rays are so safe, why do you always leave the room?"

[Lucius1958]

"Now how did that Uncle Josh record get in there?"

Bill