Human skin

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
type:
human remains and tattoo
credit:
Wellcome Trust