Dwight-Emerton Bones of the Left Foot Model
Dublin Core
Title
Dwight-Emerton Bones of the Left Foot Model
Subject
Emerton, J. H. (James Henry), 1847-1930
Dwight, Thomas, 1843-1911
Models, Anatomic
Osteology
Foot Bones
Educational Techniques
Academic Training
Abstract
Large papier mache and plaster model of a human left foot. Foot is set into a cardboard base that properly positions the foot bones. A second cardboard piece fits over the papier mache bones and holds them in place. Entire model sits on wooden frame that illustrates the arch of the foot.
Photo courtesy of the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments.
Creator
Emerton, J. H. (James Henry), 1847-1930
Dwight, Thomas, 1843-1911
Date Created
1894-1895
Rights
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Access Rights
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Is Part Of
Warren Anatomical Museum (21247)
Is Referenced By
Dwight, Thomas, "Methods of Teaching Anatomy at Harvard Medical School, Especially Corrosion Preparations," Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, 74 (May 4, 1891), 475-477.
Format
image
Medium
models (representations)
Type
physical object
Identifier
WAM 21247
Provenance
Between 1890 and 1895 sculptor J. H. Emerton produced dozens of large osteological models for Harvard Medical School Parkman Professor of Anatomy Thomas Dwight, Jr. The left foot model was built by Emerton in 1892. It was used continuously in the anatomical and osteoogical classroom throughout the 20th century. In 2013 it was donated to the Warren Anatomical Museum by the Medical School's Program in Medical Education (the academic successor of the Department of Anatomy).
Files
Citation
Emerton, J. H. (James Henry), 1847-1930 and Dwight, Thomas, 1843-1911, “Dwight-Emerton Bones of the Left Foot Model,” OnView, accessed May 19, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/13138.