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Western Europe, France, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fascinating medical model of a human brain stem, comprised of wood and metal latches that allow the pieces to be taken apart to reveal the inner structures or to further focus on individual pieces. Hand written labels in English and number stickers help identify each part. Teaching models like these brought the wonders of the human body to students who did not have access to dissecting a human corpse, representing an important step in access to biological education. A thought provoking teaching tool that would make a interesting piece of decor for a lab or office! Size: 9" W x 11" H (22.9 cm x 27.9 cm)

Provenance: ex-Historia Antiques, Santa Monica, California, USA

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Chips, nicks, discoloration and fading of pigments. Chips and losses to peripheries. Stem repaired with visible break lines. Some latches and loops are loose and delicate.