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
