Corrosion cast of bronchi and trachea, possibly from rabbit, sheep or dog

Corrosion cast of bronchi and trachea, possibly from rabbit, sheep or dog

Casts

Lungs

Mixter, Samuel Jason, 1855-1926

Corrosion Casts

Bismuth, lead, tin, and cadmium cast of lungs mounted with brass post on circular wooden base under glass bell.

Mixter, Samuel Jason, 1855-1926

1880-1890

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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.

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castings (object genre)

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WAM TEMP00433

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.

28 H x 22.5 Dia cm