Human skin

Made:
1850-1920 in France

Human skin, with tattooed inscription, probably French, 1850-1920

Details

Category:
Anatomy & Pathology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A622
Materials:
skin, human
Measurements:
length 155 mm
width 110 mm
type:
human remains and tattoo
credit:
Wellcome Trust

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