Human skin, tattooed with inscription, French, 1850-1900. Tattoo - the design is completely obscured by a yellow-white residue, possibly chemical. On holding the sample up to light the inscribed word 'HENRI' becomes visible in bold black letters, with another unrecognisable symbol beneath. Skin - leathery appearance, small square shape, yellow-white coloouration with dark brown edges.
Details
- Category:
- Anatomy & Pathology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A809
- Materials:
- Skin, Human
- type:
- human remains and tattoo
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust
