Model of a Human Ovary
Model of a Human Ovary
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- Description
- This papier mache model of a cross section of a human ovary, with eggs in various stages of development, was made in the Auzoux factory in Normandy, France. The Smithsonian bought it in 1895.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Anatomical Model
- model, anatomical, ovary
- date made
- 1895
- Associated Name
- Auzoux, Louis
- maker
- Etablissements du Docteur Auzoux
- Place Made
- France: Île-de-France, Paris
- Measurements
- overall: 1 5/8 in x 6 in x 2 1/8 in; 4.1275 cm x 15.24 cm x 5.3975 cm
- overall: 2 in x 5 1/2 in x 1 1/4 in; 5.08 cm x 13.97 cm x 3.175 cm
- ID Number
- MG.M-10354
- accession number
- 29042
- catalog number
- 29042.02
- M-10354
- subject
- Anatomy
- Education
- Ophthalmology
- Education
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- Medicine and Science: Medicine
- Health & Medicine
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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