Arm in Wax

Name/Title

Arm in Wax

Entry/Object ID

2013.3.100

Description

Description from L.A. Brown's 1959 catalog: "This is a very good example of the use of wax in making anatomical models. While wax allows for excellent detail and particularly depth of detail, it is brittle when cold (note broken fingers) and soft when warm. As the scale shows it is of natural size. This model was purchased from A. Alexandre of London in 1839 by Dr. Peter. It cost twenty pounds."

Collection

Moosnick Museum - Anatomical Specimens