Dwight-Emerton Sagittal Skull Model
Dublin Core
Title
Dwight-Emerton Sagittal Skull Model
Subject
Emerton, J. H. (James Henry), 1847-1930
Dwight, Thomas, 1843-1911
Models, Anatomic
Osteology
Skull
Educational Techniques
Academic Training
Abstract
Large papier mache and plaster model of a human skull mounted on a cast iron frame. Skull is cut sagittally to display interior. Mandible is hung separately on a metal arm. The frame is mounted on four casters.
Creator
Emerton, J. H. (James Henry), 1847-1930
Dwight, Thomas, 1843-1911
Date Created
1892
Rights
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Access Rights
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Is Part Of
Warren Anatomical Museum (21246)
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.
"Skull Walking," Harvard Magazine, 116 (March-April 2014), 64.
Format
image
Medium
models (representations)
Type
physical object
Identifier
WAM 21246
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 sagittal skull model was built by Emerton in 1892. It was used continuously in the anatomical and osteoogical classroom at Harvard Medical School 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 Sagittal Skull Model,” OnView, accessed March 29, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/13137.