Human skin tattooed with figure of woman and badge

Human skin tattooed with figure of woman and badge, consisting of 2 birds, anchor, pierced heart, crucifix and olive wreath, French, 1850-1920, purchased from La Valette in 1929

Details

Category:
Anatomy & Pathology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A556
Materials:
skin, human
Measurements:
length 232 mm
width 160 mm
type:
human remains and tattoos
credit:
Wellcome Trust