Bodyscope

very good condition, four, oversized stiff pages, with movable parts of show the organs of the human body, beautifully illustrated in color.; four, oversized stiff pages, with movable parts of show the organs of the human body, beautifully illustrated in color.; LIB2958003250; 16"x20"; Boards are black, with BODYSCOPE in gold, and symbol of medical profession.The Bodyscope was a ingenious device that provided not only anatomy but physiology, diet and philosophical information for the student. This cardboard device contains two wheels, one for the male and one for the female. Turning the wheels reveals through the "windows" information related to the organs, muscles and skeleton. Included are quotes from ancient physicians such as Hippocrates, anatomists like Versalius and philosophers expounding on the virtues of diet, exercise and proper thinking. Some of these are owned by the WORLD OF MASSAGE MUSEUM . This copy is still in the original cardboard shipping carton showing it came from New York via Railway Express. The carton is very soiled but interesting to have. It was delivered to Thomas J. Kelly, 6620 Harvard, Chicago 21 IL.…