University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Anatomy
Art
Moulage
Cancer
Classification
Anatomy -- models
Anatomy
Art
Moulage
Accession Number
1985.8.5
Description
Anatomical wax model of the upper chest showing recurrent carcinoma of the breast; mounted on a wooden base; signed by maker; has a label identifying the model.
Anatomical wax model of the upper chest showing recurrent carcinoma of the breast; mounted on a wooden base; signed by maker; has a label identifying the model.
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine.; source: Professor N. Joy, Art as Applied to Medicine, University of Toronto.
On label: "Mrs. B. B. No. 269, Dept. of Surgery, U of T"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F7-3
Length
49.5 cm
Width
42.3 cm
Depth
14.0 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Dimension Notes
Depth is approx. max. of model and base
Condition Remarks
May 2023 - Overall good condition; wax model stable with no visible damage, slight discolouration and foxing on fabric around model; wooden base has dust and engrained dirt on surface, and is cracked and slightly separating along top edge, especially along right side, but is stable.
[undated condition report] - Wooden base cracked; no glass cover.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Other
Research Facts
The model was made for the Art Service, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.