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Girl with dinosaur bone, 1920s
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Girl with dinosaur bone, 1920s
In the Fossil Reptile gallery, this young woman holds a yardstick against a cast of the right humerus or upper arm bone of Tornieria africana, named in 1911 after German palaeontologist, Gustav Tornier
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In this black-and-white photograph from the 1920s, a young woman stands proudly in the Fossil Reptile gallery, her eyes fixed on the massive dinosaur bone she holds against her body. The bone, a cast of the right humerus or upper arm bone of Tornieria africana, is named after the German palaeontologist, Gustav Tornier, who described the species in 1911. The girl's expression radiates a sense of wonder and fascination as she connects with the ancient reptile's history. The bone, a relic from the distant past, is a testament to the incredible diversity and complexity of the animal kingdom. Tornieria africana, an extinct archosaur, is classified under the Archosauria, a group of reptiles that includes dinosaurs and their descendants. The girl's attire, typical of the 1920s, adds an intriguing historical context to the image. The era was a time of great scientific discovery and exploration, and the fascination with dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures was at an all-time high. The photograph captures the spirit of curiosity and awe that characterized this period, as people marveled at the wonders of the natural world. The anatomy of the dinosaur bone, with its intricate details and textures, is on full display in the photograph. The fossilized bone, a remnant of the diapsid, a type of reptile characterized by two openings in the skull, is a reminder of the incredible evolutionary journey that led to the emergence of the diverse array of animals we see today. The photograph is a precious archive of a bygone era, a moment frozen in time that invites us to reflect on the rich history of scientific discovery and the enduring fascination with the natural world. It is a reminder that, even as we continue to make new discoveries and push the boundaries of knowledge, there will always be a place for wonder and awe in our exploration of the world around us.
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