[Pathological-anatomical teaching models in moulages. Manufacturing technic and history]

Wax moulages were used as pathological-anatomical teaching objects in medicine well into this century. On the occasion of the restauration of the moulage collection of the Department of Dermatology, University of Munich, the history of Munich wax artists is reviewed. The historical development of reproductions in wax in previous centuries is described. Several moulages showing various dermatological diseases are pictured. The technical details of moulage manufacture are mentioned.