Oddity Civil War Dug Tooth Plate from Fredericksburg Civil War Hospital Site

If you're searching for a rare Civil War oddity, look no further—this Dug Tooth Plate from Fredericksburg, Virginia, hails from an actual Civil War hospital site.
This fascinating relic, unearthed by Clyde McFarland, offers a unique and tangible connection to the past. It serves as a rare glimpse into the medical practices of the era, when battlefield injuries and surgeries often led to the need for dental prosthetics. The tooth plate likely belonged to a soldier who underwent treatment at one of Fredericksburg's hospital sites, a place where many soldiers were treated and often left behind personal items that tell their stories.