Set of nine wax plaques showing the development of the human embryo, early 19th century, probably made in Vienna, Austria
This is a set of nine wax plaques that show different stages in the dissection of a female figure and the development of the human embryo. They were probably made in Vienna, Austria.
Details
- Category:
- Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A600051
- Materials:
- wax
- Measurements:
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overall (parts 4-6: as displayed in one mahogany frame): 277 mm x 550 mm x 29 mm,
overall (parts 1-3: as displayed in one mahogany frame): 275 mm x 550 mm x 35 mm,
overall (parts 7-9: as displayed in one mahogany frame): 259 mm x 550 mm x 34 mm,
- type:
- plaque