Human embryo model, 1913-1956
Dublin Core
Title
Human embryo model, 1913-1956
Subject
Models
Wax
Pregnancy
Embryonic Structures
Embryo research
Heard, Osborne Overton, 1890-1983
Abstract
Brown and grey wax stacked-plate model of human embryo at four weeks post fertilization mounted on metal three-pronged base. Model is made up of several horizontal layers of stacked, hardened wax to create three-dimensional representation of embryo. Embryo is affixed to metal rod that connects to tripod base, dark brown in color.
Creator
Heard, Osborne Overton, 1890-1983
Date Created
1913-1956
Rights
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Access Rights
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Is Part Of
Warren Anatomical Museum: 21562
Format
model
Extent
1 embryo model
Medium
Models (representations)
Type
physical object
Identifier
Warren Anatomical Museum Catalog Number: 21562
Provenance
This embryo model was created by Osborne Overton Heard (1890-1983) between 1913 and 1956. Heard was an embryological model maker for the Carnegie Institution of Washington's Department of Embryology, where he created hundreds of models based on images and microscopic views of human embryos. In 2014 the Program for Medical Education at Harvard Medical School transferred this and another embryo model to the Warren Anatomical Museum.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Embryo Model
Physical Dimensions
17.5 W x 26 D x 41 H cm
Files
Collection
Citation
Heard, Osborne Overton, 1890-1983, “Human embryo model, 1913-1956,” OnView, accessed May 15, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/index.php/items/show/13714.