Photo Mug : Preliminary flourine test of the Piltdown remains in 1949
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Preliminary flourine test of the Piltdown remains in 1949
Dr Kenneth Oakley discussing with Mr L. E. Parsons (right) where the mandible of Piltdown man could be sampled with the least risk of damage
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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring an intriguing historical image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This classic mug showcases a captivating moment from the past, with the preliminary fluorine test of the Piltdown remains in 1949. Witness Dr. Kenneth Oakley in deep discussion with Mr. L.E. Parsons, as they carefully consider where to sample the Piltdown man's mandible with the least risk of damage. Bring a piece of history into your daily life with this unique and thought-provoking mug. Perfect for history enthusiasts, scientists, or anyone with an appreciation for the past, this mug is sure to start conversations and add character to your mug collection. Embrace the story that unfolds with every sip.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic photograph, Dr. Kenneth Oakley of the British Museum (left) consults with Mr. L.E. Parsons during a preliminary flourine test on the Piltdown Man's mandible in 1949. The Piltdown Man, discovered in 1912 in Piltdown, England, was hailed as the missing link between apes and humans, but its authenticity was later questioned. The use of the flourine test, a method for determining the age of bone, was a significant development in the investigation of the Piltdown Man's authenticity. The test was conducted to determine if the Piltdown Man's jawbone was indeed as old as claimed, or if it was a modern forgery. Dr. Oakley, a renowned anatomist and paleontologist, and Mr. Parsons, a museum scientist, carefully discuss where the mandible could be sampled with the least risk of damage during the test. The serious and focused expression on their faces underscores the importance of the moment and the potential implications of their findings. The Piltdown Man hoax, which was exposed in the 1950s, remains one of the most infamous cases of scientific fraud in history. The discovery of the Piltdown Man's jawbone, which was later found to be a combination of a modern human jaw and an orangutan jaw, had been widely accepted as evidence of human evolution in Europe during the 20th century. However, the discovery of its fraudulent nature shook the scientific community and led to increased scrutiny of other fossil discoveries. This photograph, taken in the hallowed halls of the British Museum, provides a glimpse into the scientific investigation that ultimately exposed the Piltdown Man hoax and forever changed the way we view the history of human evolution.
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