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Model of a Human Eye

Object Details

Description
This dismountable model of a human eye was probably made in Germany. The “New York Scientific Supply Co., Inc. / REG. TRADE MARK / NYSSCo. / PRODUCTS / New York, N.Y.” inscription on a metal tag on the wooden stand refers to a firm that began in business, as such, in the 1930s.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
used at
Cornell University
maker
New York Scientific Supply Co. Inc.
Credit Line
Cornell University Department of Psychology
Physical Description
plaster (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 10 1/4 in x 5 5/8 in x 5 in; 26.035 cm x 14.2875 cm x 12.7 cm
overall: 26.2 cm x 11.5 cm x 9.5 cm; 10 5/16 in x 4 1/2 in x 3 3/4 in
Object Name
Model, Eye, Anatomical
Anatomical Model
model, anatomical, eye
model, anatomical, human eye
Other Terms
Model, Eye, Anatomical; Medicine
Anatomical model of eye
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