Brief Description

Human skull with inscribed linear pattern on skull. Jaw bone tied to skull with fibre strands. Skull has a depressed fracture of the temporal region with multiple fractures in the base. It shows evidence of ante-mortem trephining.

History of Object

Skull from New Guinea showing a depressed fracture of the temporal region with multiple fractures into base.

Materials and Finishes

Human bone.

References

Brief Description

Two linked hand drawn diagrams of the eyeball and the ocular implantation, by Dorothy B. Waugh.

History of Object

Formerly in frame.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (typed) cardboard, glass and wood.

References

Medical History Museum correspondence file; Waugh, Dorothy B.
Association card; Waugh, Dorothy B. (Dr)

Brief Description

Prosthetic model of a human eyeball connected to a metal stand.

History of Object

Part of a collection presented by Dr. Dorothy B. Waugh.

Materials and Finishes

Metal and ? synthetic

References

Medical History Museum correspondence file; Waugh, Dorothy B.
Association card; Waugh, Dorothy B. (Dr)

Brief Description

Prosthetic models comprising of a face mask and models of two of the maxilla and a mandible (upper and lower jaw). The face mask is a copy of a patient's features and depicts a hole entering the face between the nose and cheek. There is a model of the maxilla and mandible before the loss of teeth and the maxilla after the loss of three anterior teeth. Accompanying the object are photographs of the patient, surname - Orcutt, the face mask and models of the jaws.

History of Object

Prosthetic models and photographs of a female patient, surname Orcutt. The facial damage the patient received was the result of an overdose of radium for the treatment of an infection of the nose. The responsible surgeon was Dr Robert Ivy (or Joy? unclear) of the University of Pennsylvania. He carried out the surgery, which was considered progressive at the time, as more and more of the maxilla was destroyed. Part of a larger collection presented by Dr. Dorothy Waugh.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic, metal and paper (photographic).

References

Medical History Museum correspondence file; Waugh, Dorothy B.
Association card; Waugh, Dorothy B. (Dr)

Brief Description

Artificial eye components, the ocular implants consist of a conformer, impression tray and the components of an acrylic iris, mounted on a transparent plastic display board.

History of Object

Part of a larger collection presented by Dr Dorothy Waugh.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic, plastic, stainless steel and tantalum (mesh).

References

Medical History Museum correspondence file; Waugh, Dorothy B.
Association card; Waugh, Dorothy B. (Dr)

Brief Description

Prosthetic models comprising of an acrylic ear, acrylic artificial eyes and a post operative socket, mounted on a transparent plastic display board.

History of Object

Part of a larger collection presented by Dr. Dorothy B. Waugh.

Materials and Finishes

Acrylic, plastic and paper.

References

Medical History Museum correspondence file; Waugh, Dorothy B.
Association card; Waugh, Dorothy B. (Dr)

Brief Description

Prosthetic models and photographs of a female patient, surname Samartino. The models consist of a maxilla and mandible (upper and lower jaws) and a transparent model of the left side of a mandible. There is also a face mask which is a copy of the patient's features and shows a depression to the left side of the face. The photographs depict the patient, a face mask and prosthetic devices.

History of Object

Prosthetic models and photographs of a female patient with osteomyelitis, surname Samartino. Dr. James Cameron of Semple (?). University was associated with this case..

Materials and Finishes

Plastic, metal and paper (photographic).

References

Medical History Museum correspondence file; Waugh, Dorothy B.
Association card; Waugh, Dorothy B. (Dr)

Brief Description

Face mask and four photographs of a patient who had an extreme case of prognathism (a large protruding jaw). The photographs depict two views of the patient's face; one of a profile before surgery, the other a profile of the patient after surgery showing scar tissue under the chin. Prosthetic model.

History of Object

Face mask of patient who had an extreme case of prognathism ( a large protruding lower jaw). Dr. James Cameron performed the surgery which involved sawing through ascending sections of the mandible. The only evidence of surgery was under the chin, as shown in the photographs. Dr Dorothy Waugh was responsible for the prosthetic work. Part of a larger collection presented by Dr Dorothy Waugh.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic and paper (photographic)

References

Medical History Museum correspondence file; Waugh, Dorothy B.
Association card; Waugh, Dorothy B. (Dr).

Brief Description

Prosthetic models of a patient surname Jaffe. The model consists of two of the maxilla and one of the mandible (upper and lower jaws). There is also a face mask which is a copy of the patient's lower face.

History of Object

Prosthetic models of a patient, surname Jaffe. Dr. James Cameron of Semple (?) University was associated with the case. Part of a larger collection presented by Dr. Dorothy B. Waugh.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic and Metal.

References

Medical History Museum correspondence file; Waugh, Dorothy B.
Association card; Waugh, Dorothy B. (Dr)

Brief Description

Prosthetic of two human maxilla which shows anomalies in their development.

History of Object

Part of a larger collection presented by Dr. Dorothy B. Waug

Materials and Finishes

Plastic and metal.

References

Medical History Museum correspondence file; Waugh, Dorothy B.
Association card; Waugh, Dorothy B. (Dr)

Brief Description

Six prosthetic models, of maxilla and mandible (upper and lower jaws) which show some of the effects of malocclusion.

History of Object

Part of a larger collection presented to the museum by Dr. Dorothy Waugh.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic.

References

Medical History Museum correspondence file; Waugh, Dorothy B.
Association card; Waugh, Dorothy B. (Dr)

Brief Description

Prosthetic model of a human mandible showing gingival recession in an otherwise perfect dentition.

History of Object

Part of a collection presented by Dr. Dorothy B. Waugh. Items related to registration numbers.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic.

References

Correspondence file; Waugh, Dorothy B.

Brief Description

Prosthetic models of two human maxilla which show lack of posterior support (word illegible)...the remaining anterior teeth.

History of Object

Part of a larger collection presented by Dr. Dorothy Waugh.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic.

References

Medical History Museum correspondence file; Waugh, Dorothy B.

Brief Description

Two models of the soft palate in plaster with angular base, in orange and yellow. Model 1 is much larger than model 2.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Plaster (painted).

References

Brief Description

Dunn's model eye set by F. Davidson and Co., in fitted box inscribed, "W.R. Angus". Contains viewing chamber, 16 model eyes and 4 lenses.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Metal (coated), glass, paper (printed), wood, leatherette and velvet.

References

Brief Description

Three folios of prints and information reprinted from Andreas Vesalius' book "De Humani Corporis"; reprinted for the University of Basle's 500th anniversary in 1960.

History of Object

The second portfolio is selected, "Tabulae Musculorum."

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed), cardboard (printed) and metal.

References

Brief Description

Cast of George Washington's maxilla, copied from original by Dorothy Waugh, in plaster with paint.

History of Object

The original of this abnormally large maxilla of George Washington is in a hospital at Trenton, New Jersey. The last battle of the Revolutionary war was at Valley Forge, nearby. Historical records name John Greenwood as having made two sets of dentures for General Washington - one in 1790, the other in 1795. The accompanying photograph of 3 dentures shows the use of wires attached to the upper and lower dentures made for Washington by Greenwood. In 1783, a Dr Baker had been attending the General and it was to this dentist that Washington wrote asking for "pincers to fasten the wire of his teeth and scrapers to clean them." In 1797, John Greenwood advertised: "Surgeon Dentist to the late President of the United States, John Greenwood."

N.B. Item thought by cataloguer to be false - maxilla size is too large for any normal mouth.

Materials and Finishes

Plaster (painted).

References

File: Supplementary File: contains photograph mentioned in History of Object.

Brief Description

Dome-shaped brass bell with black wooden handle and brass chime.

History of Object

Thie bell belonged to the University of Melbourne Medical Faculty and was used to call students to lectures. Doors were locked when the lecture started and students were allocated seats in which they sat throughout the course.

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal and wood.

References

Brief Description

Small slate in wooden frame with anatomical diagrams etched into both sides of the slate. One side has diagrams of the human skull and torso; the other side is a larger diagram of the human torso.

History of Object

This slate was originally donated to the Medical Society of Victoria (later became part of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its museum collection to the University of Melbourne Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Wood, slate and metal.

References

Brief Description

Set of three hand-drawn colour diagrams on "Heart Contours as Illustrated by Models". Dr. Morris Davis designed the diagrams and Joyce Peperell was the artist. The coloured ink diagrams on the heart comprise the left anterior oblique, right anterior oblique and postero anterior. The illustrations relate to models of the heart as seen in registration numbers 3703 and 3704. The diagrams have been removed from their plastic frames for conservation and storage reasons.

History of Object

These diagrams were given to the Medical History Museum by Joyce Peperell.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (ink).

References

See also registration numbers 3703 and 3704.

Brief Description

Hand-painted plaster model of the human heart, designed by Dr Morris Davis and moulded by Joyce Peperell. On the base of the model, the initials R.A.O. (Right Anterior Oblique), P.A. (Posterio Anterior) and L.A.O. (Left Anterior Oblique), as well as the different colours, highlight these components of the heart.

History of Object

This model was donated by Joyce Peperell to the Medical History Museum.

Materials and Finishes

Plaster and felt.

References

Brief Description

Plaster model of a restricted aorta and the pulmonary artery representing the heart condition "coarctation". The model was designed by Dr. Morris Davis and moulded by Joyce Peperell.

History of Object

The object was donated to the Medical History Museum by Joyce Peperell.

Materials and Finishes

Plaster (painted).

References

Brief Description

Collection of 25 reproduction colour photographs of Dr Morris Davis' visual aid diagrams for clinical teaching. The visual aids were for medical students studying cardiology, and include an introduction on the use of models (see registration numbers 3703 and 3704) and charts as well as the collection of accompanying charts and diagrams. The original artwork was done by Joyce Peperell in the 1950s to 1960s.

History of Object

The photographs were donated to the Medical History Museum by Joyce Peperell.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (photographic).

References

See also registration numbers 3703 and 3704.

Brief Description

Black and white photographic teaching aid, entitled, "Heart Contour" by Dr. Morris Davis. The photographs are copies of original hand-drawn diagrams by Dr. Davis and are attached together in accordion style, folding up into a booklet.

History of Object

This document was given to the Medical History Museum by Joyce Peperell who collaborated with Dr Davis on many of the diagrams.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (photographic) and cardboard.

References

Brief Description

Colour, painted map of Australia tracing the operations of the Australian Inland Medicine service, the details taken from Dr. G. Simpson's report in 1931. A.I.M. was the predecessor of the Australian Flying Doctor Service.

History of Object

This map was originally donated to the British Medical Association (which later became the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association). The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of archives and artefacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and board.

References

Brief Description

"Ensign Electric Torch Pointer", long thin base for batteries with on/off switch, wider cylinder with light and magnifying lens, also arrow and orange lens for highlighting objects projected onto a screen. This electric torch pointer was a device specifically for lecturers and demonstrators. Also orange product box with black lettering.

History of Object

This item was originally donated to the Victorian Branch of the Australian Medical Association. The A.M.A. donated its historical collection of documents and artifacts to the University of Melbourne's Medical History Museum in 1994.

Materials and Finishes

Metal, bakerlite and glass.

References

Brief Description

Bladder calculus preserved in perspex cube.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Calculus and perspex.

References

Brief Description

Set of five ausio cassette tapes in green folder with crest of American College of Physicians and "A.C.P. Audio Education Courses" in gold lettering, on front. Leaflets in pocket on inside front cover refer to ACP Audio Education Courses and list of Cassette contents together with leaflets for cassettes no. 15, 28 and 29 - Postgraduate Committee in Medical Education, University of NSW.

In order of packaging:
Cassette 28: "Sexual Problems as Seen in General Practice." (U of NSW)
Cassette 29: "Marital Sexual Problems." (U of NSW)
Cassette 15: "Sexual Deviation." (U of NSW)
Cassette: "Marriage and Sex Counselling (622-1). (American College of Physicians)
Cassette: "Marriage and Sex Counselling (622-2). (American College of Physicians)

One tape is missing.

History of Object

Donated by Mrs Gwen Stephen - property of her husband, Dr. Val Stephen.

Materials and Finishes

Plastic, paper and audio-tape.

References