Martin Jennings RSS (British, b.
Martin Jennings RSS (British, b. 1952), bronze Maquette of Sir Archibald Mindoe, Edition 7/30, marked MJ 7/30 PE to plinth base, 31.4cm highSir Archibald McIndoe (1900-1960) was a New Zealand plastic surgeon who worked for the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. His radical methods of treatment were aimed at healing severe burns alongside supporting crew members to recover both socially and emotionally. His patients formed The Guinea Pig Club while in hospital; this was designed to provide social support and aid rehabilitation.Acquired from Gallery Pangolin, Stroud, 2013.
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Martin Jennings RSS (British, b. 1952), bronze Maquette of Sir Archibald Mindoe, Edition 7/30, marked MJ 7/30 PE to plinth base, 31.4cm highSir Archibald McIndoe (1900-1960) was a New Zealand plastic surgeon who worked for the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. His radical methods of treatment were aimed at healing severe burns alongside supporting crew members to recover both socially and emotionally. His patients formed The Guinea Pig Club while in hospital; this was designed to provide social support and aid rehabilitation.Acquired from Gallery Pangolin, Stroud, 2013.