DICKINSON, Robert Latou (1861-1950) gynecologist, designer.
Born Jersey City, New Jersey, 21 February 1861.
Longtime associate with sculptor Abraham Belskie (q.v.),
the pair created The Birth Atlas (1939) illustrating the fetus
and birth of infant with models by Belskie, anatomically
correct, exhibited at 1939 World’s Fair. The pair also created
three-dimensional models for medical students in color and in
materials with authentic textural feel.
Died New York City, 30 November 1950.
Signed design RLD initials.
M E D A L S
Born Jersey City, New Jersey, 21 February 1861.
Longtime associate with sculptor Abraham Belskie (q.v.),
the pair created The Birth Atlas (1939) illustrating the fetus
and birth of infant with models by Belskie, anatomically
correct, exhibited at 1939 World’s Fair. The pair also created
three-dimensional models for medical students in color and in
materials with authentic textural feel.
Died New York City, 30 November 1950.
Signed design RLD initials.
M E D A L S
1951 State University of New York Downstate Medical
Center Alumni Medal (designed by Robert Dickinson, modelled by Felix Weil, lettering by
Ramon Gordils). . . . . . . . . . . . . MAco 1951-048
B I O G R A P I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
B3 {1960} Who Was Who, p 2
Center Alumni Medal (designed by Robert Dickinson, modelled by Felix Weil, lettering by
Ramon Gordils). . . . . . . . . . . . . MAco 1951-048
B I O G R A P I C A L R E F E R E N C E S
B3 {1960} Who Was Who, p 2