National Museum of American History
William Harvey and the Study of the Heart
October 1, 1978 – October 31, 1978
Harvey's studies, which showed that blood circulates through the body, were published in book form in 1628, 350 years ago. A 1628 edition of the book from the Dibner Library as well as 19th century instruments used in bloodletting and 20th century pacemakers are on view marking the 400th anniversary of his birth.
