Emerton, J. H. (James Henry), 1847-1930. Enlarged papier mache model of the base and face of the skull, fixed on an iron pipe mount, created by James H. Emerton under the direction of Thomas Dwight for the Harvard Medical School Department of Anatomy, 1891-1892
Content Description
Large papier mache model on iron mount. The model was created by James H. Emerton under the direction of Thomas Dwight between 1891 and 1892. It was used to teach anatomy and osteology at Harvard Medical School from its creation until 2017.
Dates
- Creation: 1891-1892
Creator
Language of Materials
Object labels, inscriptions, etc. are primarily in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Warren Anatomical Museum objects are available for research access. Access is premised on the availability of space and staff to facilitate use. Contact Public Services for the Warren Anatomical Museum for more information.
Extent
1 objectsImmediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from the Program for Medical Education into the Warren Anatomical Museum (Acc. #2018-068-W).
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
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