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

This anatomical model was made by F Ramme in Hamburg, Germany around 1850-1894.

This type of anatomical model would have been used for demonstrations to medical students and the medical profession.

Anatomical model, larynx showing muscles, papier-mache / plaster / paint, made by F Ramme, Hamburg, Germany, 1850-1894

Anatomical model of a larynx showing muscles made of painted yellow plaster and papier-mache. The model is hinged in two places with a hook and nail on the bottom and in one place with a hook at the top. The model features the superior, middle and inferior constrictor and a hollow opening for the oesophagus.

Made: Ramme, F; Hamburg, Germany; 1850 - 1894


Used: Sydney Technical College;

Owned: Sydney Technical College;

Black printed numerals on small white square pieces of paper appear on the exterior and interior of the model numbered from one to thirteen. Also on the base of the model is a black stamp printed in German, 'gesetzlich geschutzt / F. / Ramme / Hamburg'.

H1746

1850 - 1894

85 mm

83 mm