Reproduction
Object numberRCSHC/163
Scientific nameDama dama
CollectionHunterian
CategoryWet preparations
Object nameAntlers, Organs of Motion, Mounted wet tissue
DescriptionA portion of antler dissected transversely to show the nature of its growth.
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 a circular glass jar with glass lid. 181mm h x 52mm d, 516g.
Materialglass (material)
Cervus dama
Dimensions
whole height: 181 mm
whole diameter: 52 mm
whole weight: 516 g
whole diameter: 52 mm
whole weight: 516 g
Bibliography
SourceDobson 1970-71
Transcript163: A transverse section of part of the palm of the antler while in a growing state, injected. The parts which invest the antler at this period are: a vascular membrane similar to periosteum and continued from the pericranium; cutis and cuticle continued from the integuments of the head; and a particular kind of short downy hair, which gives it a velvety appearance.
