Ancient art making and early artificial limbs history
A survey traces prosthetic devices from ancient Greco Roman pieces in London and Herodotus era legends to medieval and early modern examples. It notes bronze, wood, leather, and iron limbs with joints, springs, and cords, detailing makers like Pare and later artisans such as Peter Lowe and Ambroise Pare, plus various early noses ears and tongues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suger
London
Herodotus
Goete von Ber- Vehingen
Nuremberg
Pare
Lorrain
Sebast Hann
Alko Wade
Dany Ottiehy
Aimbroise
Ambroise
Florence
Cargeon Vertis
Inve
Benuy
Laine Vreende
Ravaton
Mimetic heron and historical breeches in old magazine text
An excerpt blends a natural history observation of a bird that mimics its surroundings with a discussion on early modern clothing. It includes a vivid front view of the bird, notes on its rigid body and feather arrangement, and transitions to a long survey of breeches pantaloons and trousers in historical fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata
Irons
Venice
England
Cambridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Farmers Bank OF
Clarksburg
Ncapacity
Ayatom
Amslnis
Hmausan
If & Epentalty
Sonsurr
North
Baltimora Sts
Waldo
4Th Street
J.W. Pigott
Waldo Building
Henry Witinzn
North Third Street
Renta
Rogers
Reem
Irwin Building
Med
Co. L. Hickman Hire and Builder
Hormor
Greenlawn Cemetery
NowOpan
Carline Pisses
P. H. Koblegard Pres
T J. Lynch
Secy
T. Lee Farley
J. Hudkins
Seahi
Third Street
Nil
Mind&wtt
Hoffman’s
Parsons-Souilers
Janisif
M. West
Elana
Yale
Arizona
Dudley
W. Main St
Sep
Bart
Wurtzburger
Polfemor
Petre
Roth
Chippart
Medien
Scott
Sigron
Telsore
Southey
Cornhilt Magazine
A.M. Tunningham
Tevy
Mista
Rani Bark Tha i i Ae
Thompson Music: Co
Elk Bridge Building
A. Postal
John W. Long
Dali
Paces Plumbing Co
Gould & Sons
West Pike Street
Ps Bell
Jansit
Oon
Lave
Toby
Taba
Esibiay
Lam
Fran 4Th St. & Traders Alley
Clarhsbu
Sten
Grove’s' Pharmacy
Catarrl
Clair P. Sutter
Fourth Street
Fordyce Building
Lear & White's Clothing Store
Bell
Jan, Fie
KIEL
Lowndes
Clarksburg, W. Va
Savings Bank Department
Lowndes Pras
Gea
L. Duazay
Seep
Union National Bank
West VA
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