Letter from W. Seidan to Edward Jenner
Letter from W. Seidan to Edward Jenner, used by Jenner as a wrapper for two locks of his hair, dated by Jenner in his own handwriting
A letter to Edward Jenner and two locks of his hair
- Made:
- 1805 in United Kingdom
- maker:
- Edward Jenner and W. Seidan
Two locks of Edward Jenner's hair and a letter written by W. Seidan to Edward Jenner, used by Jenner (b1749-d1823) as a wrapper for his hair locks, which were taken in 1805
Details
- Category:
- Public Health & Hygiene
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A50308
- type:
- human remains and human hair
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust
Parts
Two locks of Edward Jenner's hair
Two locks of Edward Jenner's hair, which were taken in 1805 (while he was living)
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