Dwight-Emerton Bones of the Left Foot Model

Dwight-Emerton Bones of the Left Foot Model

Emerton, J. H. (James Henry), 1847-1930

Dwight, Thomas, 1843-1911

Models, Anatomic

Osteology

Foot Bones

Educational Techniques

Academic Training

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.

Emerton, J. H. (James Henry), 1847-1930

Dwight, Thomas, 1843-1911

1894-1895

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Warren Anatomical Museum (21247)

Dwight, Thomas, "Methods of Teaching Anatomy at Harvard Medical School, Especially Corrosion Preparations," Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, 74 (May 4, 1891), 475-477.

image

models (representations)

physical object

WAM 21247

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).