Human skin

Human skin, tattooed with inscription, French, 1850-1900. Tattoo - black outlined capital lettering which reads 'ARSENE MOINE', one word above another, seperatied by in indistinct shape/symbol. Extensive feathering due either to age or poor application technique; amateur execution, letters irregular. Skin - yellow- brown colouration, parchment-like appearance, roughly square shape, thin cross-section.

Details

Category:
Anatomy & Pathology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A788
Materials:
Skin, Human
type:
human remains and tattoo
credit:
Wellcome Trust