Model of a Human Embryo

Description:

This papier mache model of a human embryo showing development of the amnion was made the Auzoux factory in Normandy, France. The Smithsonian bought it in 1895, and probably made the round wood base.

Date Made: 1895

Associated Name: Auzoux, LouisMaker: Etablissements du Docteur Auzoux

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: France: Île-de-France, Paris

Subject: AnatomyEducationOphthalmologyEducation

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.M-10359Accession Number: 29042Catalog Number: 29042.16M-10359

Object Name: Anatomical Modelmodel, anatomical, human embryoOther Terms: Models, Embryonic, Batch of; Medicine

Measurements: overall: 6 1/2 in x 3 in; 16.51 cm x 7.62 cmoverall: 17 cm x 7.5 cm; 6 11/16 in x 2 15/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-ceeb-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1374764

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