The Beauchêne skull, or exploded skull, is a type of anatomical preparation for which the bones are separated and mounted in anatomical position, but spaced out, so that it looks like the bones are suspended in mid-air. The Beauchêne skull is… Read More ›
Ephemera
18th century fliers for a business that sold human skeletons
Lately, I’ve been exploring 18th and 19th century medical ephemera that advertised old medicines and medical procedures. Some of these fliers are weird, some are creepy, and most haunt my dreams. But these “trade cards” for an 18th century “skeleton supplier” in… Read More ›
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