very unique c. 1950's vintage medical life-size human anatomical torso instructional model with original polychrome enameled (hand-painted) finish largely intact. the lifelike detailed educational model is skillfully crafted to provide a detailed three dimensional visual understanding of human anatomy. the freestanding "take apart" model is comprised largely of molded plastic. contains a multitude of detachable body systems. likely manufactured by a.j. nystrom & co., chicago, il. the model was salvaged from an old chicago public school. all removable components intact.