This paper offers to the international community of students of the anatomical sciences a brief biographical and historical sketch of the Italian embalmer Francesco Spirito (1885-1962) and his preservative petrnfication technique. After describing the formula and method he used, the paper examines the educational role played by his preparations and the research potential they offer.

THE LAST ITALIAN PETRIFIER, FRANCESCO SPIRITO (1885-1962), AND HIS METHOD OF PRESERVATION OF ANATOMICAL SPECIMENS

Orsini, D;
2022-01-01

Abstract

This paper offers to the international community of students of the anatomical sciences a brief biographical and historical sketch of the Italian embalmer Francesco Spirito (1885-1962) and his preservative petrnfication technique. After describing the formula and method he used, the paper examines the educational role played by his preparations and the research potential they offer.
2022
Anthropology
Embalming
Human anatomy
Preservation
Teaching
History of medicine
History of anthropology
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