Detachable plaster model of intestine section

Detachable human internal organ, made of plaster, showing an intestine section, part of a life size female anatomical figure, c. 1900.

This life size female anatomical figure is made out of plaster. Half of the figure reveals the subcutaneous structure of the body and panels can be detached to reveal the positions of the internal organs, some of which can in turn be removed.

Details

Category:
Anatomy & Pathology
Object Number:
1986-1135/2
Materials:
plaster
Measurements:
overall: 1795 mm x 670 mm x 430 mm,
model: 1630 mm x 670 mm x 345 mm,
plinth: 165 mm x 440 mm x 430 mm,
right arm: 570 mm x 80 mm x 120 mm,
left arm: 570 mm x 92 mm x 120 mm,
type:
anatomy and anatomical figure
credit:
Christie's South Kensington Limited