Plaster cast copy of a 'cretinous' head

Plaster cast copy of a 'cretinous' (an outdated term for a person affected by untreated congenital hypothyroidism) head, on circular base

Details

Category:
Anatomy & Pathology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A78821
Materials:
plaster
Measurements:
overall: 240 mm x 160 mm x 170 mm,
type:
plaster cast

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