Reproduction
Object numberRCSHC/1429
Scientific nameHomo sapiens
CollectionHunterian
CategoryWet preparations
Object nameNipples, Organs of Touch, Mounted wet tissue
DescriptionA piece of skin with the nipple and surrounding areola.
The orifices of the lactiferous ducts can be seen at its apex.
Production date Estimated 1760 - Estimated 1793
Preparator
Owner/user
presented
Physical Location
LocationOn display in the Hunterian Museum, Room 4: The Long Gallery
Physical Information
Physical descriptionWet preparation of tissue mounted in an oval glass jar with glass lid.
Materialglass (material)
Homo
Dimensions
whole height: 112 mm
whole width: 59 mm
whole depth: 41 mm
whole weight: 264 g
whole width: 59 mm
whole depth: 41 mm
whole weight: 264 g
Bibliography
SourceDobson 1970-71
Transcript1429: A piece of Human skin, including the nipple and mammary areola. The nipple is a rounded wart-like prominence, pitted upon its apex by the orifices of the lactiferous ducts. The skin of the surrounding areola is delicate, hairless and wrinkled.
