2 Leather Pockets of Hand Drawn Anatomical Sketches c.1880-90, owned by Arthur Machen Hill
Two black leather wallets labelled 'Physiology diagrams' No.1 & No. 2. Hand drawn sketches c. 1880-1890.
No.1 contains 13 pen and wash drawings on the human bones including 'Vertebral Column'. Each had a tissue overlay with outline drawing. Captions are written on each drawing, most colour sketches and outline overlays.
No. 2 contains 20 pen and wash drawings of comparative anatomy, most of the circulatory system including 'Vascular System of Pigeon'. Caption on drawings.
2 leather pockets in good condition with some handling wear, foxing and tanning to diagrams, paper scuffing. Russell notes that these belonged to Arthur Machen Hill (1903-1979), renowned Australian gynaecologist and obstetrician, who graduated from University of Melbourne in 1931. (207x155mm & 204x150mm)


PROVENANCE:
Collection Late Kenneth F. Russell (1911-1987), Professor of Anatomy and Medical History, University of Melbourne.

Estimate $150-250