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Teacher's Anatomical Aid

Teacher's Anatomical Aid

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Description
Flipchart of human anatomy, manufactured and published by the Central School Supply House in Chicago. This obtained a copyright in 1889, and a patent on Feb. 18, 1890.
Ref: George Henkel, “Anatomical Chart,” U.S. Patent 421,833 (Feb. 18, 1890), assigned to the Central School Supply House.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Anatomical Chart
anatomical chart
date made
1890-1910
Date made
1889
1890
maker
Central School Supply House
place made
United States: Illinois, Chicago
Measurements
overall: 100.9 cm x 67.1 cm x 5.8 cm; 39 3/4 in x 26 7/16 in x 2 5/16 in
overall: 2 1/4 in x 27 1/4 in x 44 in; 5.715 cm x 69.215 cm x 111.76 cm
ID Number
1997.0152.01
accession number
1997.0152
catalog number
1997.0152.01
Credit Line
Cherye Riggs
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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