Potato, much shrivelled amulet carried in pocket as cure for rheumatism

Made:
1880-1920

Potato, much shrivelled amulet carried in pocket as cure for rheumatism, English, 1880-1920

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665262
Materials:
potato
Measurements:
diameter 33 mm
thickness 10 mm
type:
potatoes
credit:
Lovett collection

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