Human skin, tattooed with monogram, French, 1830-1900. Tattoo - black outlined symbol resembling a 'Z' within a cresent arc. Heavy application of single line formed by dots, amateur execution. Skin - Yellow colouration, translucent and parchment-like. A number of small, white bubble-like patches are present on the skin, possibly fungal growth. Asymmetric shape, thin cross-section.
Details
- Category:
- Anatomy & Pathology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A800
- Materials:
- Skin, Human
- Measurements:
-
Length 89 mm
Width 62 mm. Measurements Dec/09: Length 90mm
Width 72mm
Depth 0.4mm.
- type:
- human remains and tattoo
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust
