M0018659EB: Anatomical figures in ivory; two females, layer removed

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Photograph of two anatomical figures in ivory, open to show the internal organs and foetus. The one on the left is 15-16th century. It was acquired by the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum at an unknown point and accessioned in 1936 (accession number R2342/1936). The one on the right dates from c.1650. It was purchased by the Museum in 1928 and accessioned in 1936 (accession number R2347/1936). They are not held by Wellcome Collection. Related images: M0018659EA

M0018659EB: Anatomical figures in ivory; two females, layer removed

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