Corrosion cast of bronchi and trachea, possibly from rabbit, sheep or dog
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Title
Corrosion cast of bronchi and trachea, possibly from rabbit, sheep or dog
Subject
Casts
Lungs
Mixter, Samuel Jason, 1855-1926
Corrosion Casts
Abstract
Bismuth, lead, tin, and cadmium cast of lungs mounted with brass post on circular wooden base under glass bell.
Creator
Mixter, Samuel Jason, 1855-1926
Date Created
1880-1890
Rights
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Access Rights
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Is Part Of
Warren Anatomical Museum (TEMP00433)
Is Referenced By
Dwight, Thomas, "Methods of Teaching Anatomy at the Harvard Medical School: Especially Corrosion Preparations," Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, Volume 124, May 14, 1891, 475.
Format
image
Medium
castings (object genre)
Type
physical object
Identifier
WAM TEMP00433
Provenance
This corrosion cast was most likely made at Harvard Medical School by demonstrator Samuel J. Mixter. Mixter made a series of casts for the Department of Anatomy in the late 19th century.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
28 H x 22.5 Dia cm
Files
Collection
Citation
Mixter, Samuel Jason, 1855-1926, “Corrosion cast of bronchi and trachea, possibly from rabbit, sheep or dog,” OnView, accessed April 29, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/13120.