The Mutter Museum
Chapter 1
The visionary behind the cabinet
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Chapter 2
Legends of the display cases
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Chapter 3
Secrets of the skull and brain
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Chapter 4
Ethics of the dead
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The Mutter Museum
Ch 1 · The visionary behind the cabinet
misslily The Mütter Museum
Built to last! (Built to last!) Dr. Mütter's cabinet is built to last!
Fun Fact
Anesthesia pioneer: Dr. Mutter was one of the first American doctors to use ether anesthesia during surgery in 1846.
Glossary
cabinet (noun)
A cupboard or case with drawers or shelves for storing or displaying objects. In 1858, Thomas Dent Mütter donated his vast collection of anatomical specimens to a Philadelphia medical college.
A cupboard or case with drawers or shelves for storing or displaying objects. In 1858, Thomas Dent Mütter donated his vast collection of anatomical specimens to a Philadelphia medical college.
Gossip
Which historical medical era would you be most curious to experience firsthand?
Quiz
When did Dr. Thomas Dent Mutter donate his collection to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia?
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What materials were commonly used alongside real bones for anatomical models in the 19th century?