Broken stand

Made:
1840-1880 in France
maker:
Unknown
Broken stand, probably part of a craniometer, in 4 pieces

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Broken stand, probably part of a craniometer, in 4 pieces
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Broken stand, probably part of a craniometer, in 4 pieces, used by Paul Broca, a pioneering craniologist, French, 1840-1880 ('Broca 7')

Details

Category:
Psychology, Psychiatry & Anthropometry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658592
Materials:
wood and brass
Measurements:
cros-piece: length 335 mm
approx. (base and stut): length 253 mm
type:
craniometers
credit:
Kandel, M.