Rouilly Anatomical heart Model, Ca 1920

An anatomical plaster model of the heart on a wooden base. The model shows a cross-section of the ventricles and atria, and reveals the heart valves. The heart has three valves, which are open, thus providing a view of the ventricles and atria; the heart valves are also clearly visible. The aortic arch and the superior vena cava are indicated. The retailer is: Adam Rouilly & Co, Anatomy Osteology, human anatomy, osteology etc., 18 Fitzroy Street, London WC1. The model was manufactured around 1920.