Hands Tell Stories: Bronze Casts of Notable Lives
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Resources & Recommendations
People Mentioned
- Dr. Adrian Flatt (Renowned hand surgeon) - He was a hand surgeon who wrote books, gave lectures, taught new surgeons, and created the Adrian E. Flatt MD Hand Collection.
- Nolan Ryan (Major League Pitcher) - His hands are part of the collection, depicted gripping a baseball.
- Charles Schulz (Creator of Peanuts) - His hands are part of the collection, shown holding a pencil ready to sketch.
- Louis Armstrong (Musician) - His large, long, and thick-fingered hands are featured in the collection, described as delicate despite their size.
- Walt Disney (Director) - His hands, cast on a movie set, are in the collection and show the outline of his Claddagh ring.
- Norman Rockwell (Artist) - His hands, including veins showing his age, are part of the collection; the casting process involved him frequently relighting his pipe.
- Andre the Giant (7 feet 4 inches tall, 500 pounds) - His exceptionally large hands are in the collection, requiring a Stetson hat box for casting.
Organizations & Institutions
- Baylor University Medical Center - Dr. Flatt gave an interview here in the 90s, and the Adrian E. Flatt MD Hand Collection is located in its lobby.
Websites & Online Resources
- Atlas Obscura (atlasobscura.com) - The website for the podcast, where listeners can learn more.
Other Resources
- The Adrian E. Flatt MD Hand Collection - A collection of 120 hand casts (240 pieces) started by Dr. Adrian Flatt, located in the lobby of the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
- The Thing from Adam's Family - A reference to the disembodied hand character from The Addams Family.
- Claddagh ring - A traditional Irish ring with two hands holding a heart, visible in Walt Disney's hand cast.