Model of a Human Uterus with Fetus
Model of a Human Uterus with Fetus
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- Description
- This large papier mache model of a human uterus with fetus at 36 weeks was made in the Auzoux factory in Normandy, France. An inked inscription reads “... Clastique / Dr. Auzoux /... / France 1928.” This is part of a set showing the product of conception at the first, second, third, fourth, eighth, and ninth month, with examples of tubular and ovarian pregnancy.” New, the set cost $75, duty free.
- Ref: James W. Queen & Co. Catalogue of Anatomical Models, Charts and Osteological Preparations (Philadelphia, 1886), p. 5.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Anatomical Uterine Model
- Anatomical Model
- model, anatomical, uterus and fetus
- date made
- 1928
- Associated Name
- Auzoux, Louis
- maker
- ETA
- Etablissements du Docteur Auzoux
- place made
- France
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- paint (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 7 in x 12 in x 15 1/2 in; 17.78 cm x 30.48 cm x 39.37 cm
- ID Number
- 1986.0478.05
- accession number
- 1986.0478
- catalog number
- 1986.0478.05
- Credit Line
- Gift of Swanee K. Wilson, RN, NAACOG
- subject
- Anatomy
- Education
- Women's Health
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- Medicine and Science: Medicine
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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