Human adipocere

2 portions of human body converted into adipocere, found in vaults of St. Martin in the Fields, 1859, by Francis Trevelyan Buckland, in damaged case, with label, English, 1601-1840

Details

Category:
Anatomy & Pathology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A659628
Materials:
organic material, case, wood, plywood and case, paper
type:
human remains, adipocere and body
credit:
Wellcome Trust