Teaching watercolor of histological view of layers of tissue

Teaching watercolor of histological view of layers of tissue

Histology

John Collins Warren Watercolor Collection

Teaching Aids and devices

Teaching Methods

Warren, John Collins, 1842-1927

Harvard Medical School. Department of Anatomy

Quincy, Henry Parker, -1899

Large watercolor in black and white showing layers of tissue. Each is layer is made with a different pattern. From the top, a dark needle shape reaches into the tissue, and a dotted line leads away from the tip. Watercolor is framed in blue sewn textile.

Quincy, Henry Parker, -1899

11/1890

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Warren Anatomical Museum (21142.206)

Warren Anatomical Museum Records, 1835-2010 (inclusive), 1971-1991 (bulk). Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, Box 32, Folder 27

Manuscript catalogue of the Warren Museum, Canavan Accession Log, Unprocessed

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watercolors (paintings)

21142.206

The watercolor was painted H. P. Q. in November 1890 for John Collins Warren to use in teaching. The watercolor was left in the Harvard Medical School Department of Anatomy after Warren's death in 1927. The Department donated the watercolors to the Warren Anatomical Museum on 05/02/1929.

91 W x 79 H cm