Anatomical model of a human ear
Object No. H1734
This object comes from a collection of anatomical teaching models transferred from the Sydney Technical College in 1894. In 1878 the New South Wales State Government provided subsides to provide scientific, technical and professional training and in 1883 a Board of Technical Education was appointed which established the Sydney Technical College. Made during the 1800s these models are examples of the teaching aids available to students during these formative years of the practical sciences in Australia. Geoff Barker, March, 2007 References New South Wales State Government Archives, http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/cguide/c4g/educ0016.htm, cited 17/11/2006. Chen, Joseph C. T. M.D., Ph.D.; Amar, Arun P. M.D.; Levy, Michael L. M.D.; Apuzzo, Michael L. J. M.D., 'The Development of Anatomic Art and Sciences: The Ceroplastica Anatomic Models of La Specola', Neurosurgery. 45(4):883, October 1999
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Summary
Object Statement
Anatomical model, human ear, wood, used by Sydney Technical College, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1850-1894
Physical Description
Wooden anatomical model of a human ear. The ear is painted in light-coloured flesh tones, lacquered and mounted on a dark brown rectangular stand. The model shows the helix (in-curve rim of the external ear), antihelix (landmark of the outer ear) and lobule with a hollow ear canal that extends to the eardrum, cochlea and nerves. Four small paper squares with black handwritten numbers, including, '1A', '2A', '2B', '2C', '3A' and '3B', are attached to the face of the ear and back of the ear canal. The upper part of the base is labelled with the letter, 'R'. Part of the stand and adjoining part to the ear appears to have broken off. The base of the stand contains four raised circular pads made of green felt. The base is painted black and is not lacquered.
DIMENSIONS
Height
155 mm
Width
93 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
This anatomical model was made between 1850-1894.
HISTORY
Notes
The anatomical model was used by Sydney Technical College, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. This type of model would have been used for demonstrations to medical students and the medical profession.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Sydney Technical College, 1894
Acquisition Date
19 December 1894
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