Sample of Edward Jenner's hair, England, 1823

Made:
1823 in England
maker:
Edward Jenner

Lock of hair removed from Edward Jenner after his death, 26th January 1823, framed (passe-patrout)

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A604010
Materials:
hair, glass, metal and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 4 mm x 105 mm x 112 mm, 0.091 kg
type:
human hair and human remains