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H3261 Anatomical model of a human heart, papier-mache / wood, made by Shimadzu Manufacturing, Japan, imported by H B Selby & Co, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1919. Click to enlarge.
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Papier-mache anatomical model of a heart

This is one of a small group of highly detailed anatomical models that the Museum purchased from H B Selby & Co in 1919 and 1920. Some bear the logo of Japanese company Shimadzu, while others are unmarked but were probably made in Japan. They help document the rise of Japanese industry, the growth of Selby as a supplier of scientific goods to the Australian market, and the still thriving practice of making models of parts of the human body for educational use.

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Parts of this object

H3261-1 Anatomical model, human heart, papier-mache, made by Shimadzu Manufacturing, Japan, imported by H B Selby & Co, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1919
Papier mache model of a heart
1919
H3261-2 Aorta piece, part of anatomical model, human heart, papier-mache / wood, made by Shimadzu Manufacturing, Japan, imported by H B Selby & Co, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1919
Aorta from anatomical model
1919

Summary

Object No.

H3261

Object Statement

Anatomical model of a human heart, papier-mache / wood, made by Shimadzu Manufacturing, Japan, imported by H B Selby & Co, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1919

Physical Description

Papier-mache model of a dissected heart, illustrating its anatomical structure. The model has been painted with realistic colours to replicate a real heart. The model has moveable, removable and opening parts held together with small brass hooks and eyes. Each part is printed with a different number and small stickers with letters, which are intended to work as a key to describe each part.

Marks

Inside a chamber of the heart, round paper sticker, printed with Japanese characters 'SHIMAZU manufacturing copyright 19776' an additional sticker says 'No 986'

Short URL

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Dimensions

Height

315 mm

Width

220 mm

Depth

140 mm

Source

Credit Line

Purchased 1919

Acquisition Date

6 July 1919

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