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Marey was a 19th c. French physiologist whose studies of of movement began with tracing the circulation of blood and progressed to the function of muscles, and the motion and movement of the human body. He invented a number of devices and methods to graphically record of the body. He was also responsible for innovations in photography and and cinematography to record the movement of the body.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

France

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Physical Description

Bronze commemorative medal of E. J. Marey; Obverse: relief profile bust of Marey depicted, embossed text "E. J. MAREY MEMBRE DE L'INSTITUT PROFESSEUR AU COLLEGE DE FRANCE", engraved text VIVUNT ARTE TUA SCRIPTI VESTIGIA MOTUS"; Reverse: relief of Marey working in a laboratory with moving horse and human figures above.

Dimensions

3-D: 6.4 × 0.5 × 5.1cm (2 1/2 in. × 3/16 in. × 2 in.)

Materials

Bronze
White Metal Plating
Unknown Synthetic Coating

Inventory Number

A19640237000

Credit Line

Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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