A local man, usually named as George Washington Hancock, is said to have made his own dentures by melting celluloid toothbrush handles, shaping them to his gums and setting in coyote teeth. The set is reported to be at this county-run museum in Independence, though its own page doesn’t mention it, and the west wing is closed for renovation until spring 2027, so call ahead.
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