The Art of Anatomy

Within medical history, art and science often intersect in interesting ways. One such example is the remarkable collection of dental illustrations by Gwen Dolores Walsh, held in the CALHN Health Museum. The collection: The collection comprises of 72 hand-drawn illustrations, depicting various aspects of dental anatomy including: These illustrations are believed to have been used […]

Boer War Medals

Group of South African Boer War medals and ribbons belonging to Archibald Watson – brilliant, eccentric anatomist and surgeon. 2. Ribbon band for Queen’s South Africa Medal and Kings. The ribbon has stripes of green, white, orange and red, blue and yellow,; 3. Miniature King’s South Africa Medal 1901-1902. The ribbon has stripes of green, […]