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Reference NumberHI/1915-8
TitleWax Models of Hippocrates, Galen, Avicenna and William Harvey on Wooden Stand
Date[1850]
Creator NameBurton; Sir; Fredric William (1816-1900); painter
DescriptionDark red wax models of Hippocrates, Galen, Avicenna and William Harvey standing within a circular, wooden stand. Label attached to side of stand reads "WAX MODELS OF THE FIGURES ON THE COLLEGE MACE/DESIGNED BY SIR FREDERICK BURTON, R.H.A./PRESENTED BY MR. HENRY STOKES, F.R.C.S.I." Underside of stand covered in green felt. Some damage to models.
Extent5 parts
Custodial HistoryRecorded in Register of Donations and Bequests (RCPI/8/3/2/1) as presented by Dr Henry Stokes
DimensionsModels: 170mm (height)
Stand: 265mm (diameter) x 25mm (depth)
Digital CollectionsView online in our digital collections
Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameModel
TermArt
History of Medicine
Philosophy
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/285Burton; Sir; Fredric William (1816-1900); painter1816-1900
DS/UK/1940Stokes; Henry (1879-1967); surgeon1879-1967
DS/UK/43Royal College of Physicians of Ireland; 1654-1654-
DS/UK/1530Hippocrates (c.460BC-370BC); physician and philosopherc.460BC-370BC
DS/UK/5625Galen (129-c.216); physician and philosopher129-c.216
DS/UK/5624Avicenna (980-1037); physician and philosopher980-1037
DS/UK/1513Harvey; William (1578-1657); physician1578-1657
DS/UK/118Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland; 1784-1784-
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