Description

Anatomical model of the human larynx, split in two, with trachea and removable parts.

Early model by Dr. Auzoux in Paris.

Educational model made of painted papier-mâché. The articulated piece opens in two.

Handwritten inscription from the period: Larynx - Auzoux à St-Aubin-d’Écrosville Eure 1938

Anatomical model of the larynx, half larger than life. The cartilage, muscles, vessels, nerves, trachea, and division of the bronchi down to the last branches are represented.

The hinged right side piece that went over the top is missing.

Placed in a metal base, it can be easily removed to hold it in your hand.

You can see the complete model with this missing articulated part by following this link, belonging to the University of Lille, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Biology.

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This is therefore the same model from the 1893 mold still in use in 1938.

From 1830 onwards, Dr. Louis Auzoux developed the industrial production of demountable anatomical models of human and animal parts made of papier-mâché, known as plastic anatomy models (from the Greek for “to break into pieces”).

These were much lighter than plaster or wooden models and less expensive than wax ones. His secret to making his pieces light and easy to handle without being too fragile lay in the manufacture of his paste and the addition of cork powder.

He thus responded to the high demand for human and animal models for use in schools.

Dr. Auzoux died in 1878, and the establishments were taken over by his widow and nephews. In 1926, they were bought by Henri Barral, who merged them with Maison Vasseur-Tramond, a specialist in ceroplasty (wax models). From 1959 onwards, the advent of synthetic resins marked the gradual abandonment of papier-mâché anatomical models.

Polychrome educational model of plastic anatomy, made in France.

Model number: B4. ?

Height: approximately 20cm - On base: 26.5cm

Beautiful colours still vivid