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Human skin tattooed with the words 'République Française', F

Human skin, with tattoos, probably French, 1850-1920.

Plaster cast, man of the Arawa tribe showing Maori tattooing

Human skin tattoed with a soldier, badge and anchor, France,

A tattoo on a piece of human skin showing a heart with an arrow through it and the date of the 19th May 91

A tattoo on a piece of human skin showng a Greek style bust of an Emperor and some writing

A selection of tattoos on a piece of human skin showing a nude female, a pot of flowers and a gentlemen

Human skin, tattooed with eye, France, 1830-1900

Human skin with various tattoos, France, 1850-1920

Female patient of the Salpetriere with marking on her front

Human skin tattooed with two women's heads and a sailor, Fra

A tattoo in the form of writing on a piece of human skin, 'Enfant du Malheus'

Human skin tattooed with figures of women, France, 1880-1920

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Female patient of the Salpetriere with marking on her front

Human skin tattooed with two women's heads and a sailor, Fra

A tattoo in the form of writing on a piece of human skin, 'Enfant du Malheus'

Human skin tattooed with figures of women, France, 1880-1920

Human skin, tattooed with eye, France, 1830-1900