Object numberRCSHC/3588
Scientific nameHomo sapiens
CollectionHunterian
CategoryWet preparations
DescriptionSections of the ovary and fallopian tube of a woman who mothered seven children.
The blood vessels have been injected.
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 a glass lid.
Materialglass (material)
Homo
Dimensions
whole height: 170 mm
whole diameter: 82 mm
whole weight: 1094 g
whole diameter: 82 mm
whole weight: 1094 g
Bibliography
SourceDobson 1970-71
Transcript3588: A similar preparation of the ovary and Fallopian tube of a woman who had borne seven children. One-half of the ovary was removed and the blood vessels have been injected.