An entry for the Iron Bar of Phineas Gage in the Warren Anatomical Museum Index

An entry for the Iron Bar of Phineas Gage in the Warren Anatomical Museum Index

Gage, Phineas

Harlow, J. M. (John Martyn), 1819-1907

Warren Anatomical Museum

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The entry marks the donation of the iron bar that went through Phineas Gage's head. Initially, the bar had been donated by Gage but then it was removed at his request in 1854. After Gage's death, Dr. Harlow obtained the bar with the approval of Gage's mother. He then donated it again into the Warren Anatomical Museum.

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Catalog of the Museum, Index, undated. Warren Anatomical Museum. Series 00012: II. Collection Registration Records, 1835-1996, undated., 1835-1996,. Box 10. Folder 6.

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“An Iron bar that had been driven thro a man’s head. – Deposited by 3049 Mr. Phineas. P. Gage Dr. John Harlow”

Bar removed by Mr. G. – Cast of it”