Objects of Knowledge, Objects of Pride – Medical Casts in their Context

{"title":"Objects of Knowledge, Objects of Pride \u2013 Medical Casts in their Context","description":"The conference delves into the use of wax models in 19th-century medical sciences, focusing on dermatology. Dr. Sophie Delpeux, an expert in the history of body representation, will revisit the scientific, aesthetic, and political motivations that drove the creation and collection of these wax models, highlighting the remarkable collection at Saint-Louis Hospital. She will also share insights from her experience in Geneva, where she collaborated with the Museum of History of Science.\r\n\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EIn French.\u003C\/strong\u003E","start_date":"2026-01-20","end_date":"2026-01-20","date":"Tuesday 20 January, 18:30","timings":[{"timing_start_date":"20260120T173000Z","timing_end_date":"20260120T183000Z"}]}