The anatomy of the human eye as illustrated by enlarged stereoscope photographs, 1912
Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- The anatomy of the human eye as illustrated by enlarged stereoscope photographs
- Subtitle:
- Anatomy (The) of the Human Eye as Illustrated by Enlarged Stereoscope Photographs
- Dates:
- 1912
- Creators:
- Thomson, Arthur, 1858-1935
- Abstract:
- A 1912 anatomical ophthalmology teaching kit created by Oxford professor Arthur Thomson, containing 67 stereoscopic photographs, printed text, index, and original clamshell box.
- Extent:
- 1.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
- Language:
- Materials are in English.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item]. The anatomy of the human eye as illustrated by enlarged stereoscope photographs, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
Background
- Scope and content:
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A complete anatomical ophthalmology teaching kit, The Anatomy of the Human Eye: As Illustrated by Enlarged Stereoscope Photographs, created by Oxford professor Arthur Thomson. The kit includes 67 stereoscopic photographs of human eye anatomy with accompanying printed text, an index to the photographs, and the original clamshell box.
- Biographical / historical:
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Arthur Thomson (1858-1935) was a British anatomist and anthropologist. He taught at the University of Oxford for most of his career and helped establish the anthropology department there. Thomson was an avid painter and interested in the overlap between art and anatomical studies. He also taught anatomy at the Royal Academy of Art, and exhibited his own artwork there.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased from Type Punch Matrix in November 2025.
- Processing information:
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Processed at the time of accessioning by Kelly Kress in June 2026.
- Arrangement:
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Arranged according to type of material.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-06-17 13:51:05 -0700 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
- Terms of access:
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The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item]. The anatomy of the human eye as illustrated by enlarged stereoscope photographs, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
- Location of this collection:
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1151 Oxford RoadSan Marino, CA 91108, US
- Contact:
- (626) 405-2129