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The uncovered head of a mummy: showing the head with the outer covering removed and the head with a pledget of tow in the mouth. Lithograph by J. Basire after George Scharf, 1852.
- Scharf, George, 1820-1895
- Date
- 23 April 1852
- Reference
- 45271i
- Pictures
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Credit: The uncovered head of a mummy: showing the head with the outer covering removed and the head with a pledget of tow in the mouth. Lithograph by J. Basire after George Scharf, 1852. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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Description
A pledget of tow is a compress of lint for laying over an ulcer or wound
The mouth is shown after the removal of the pledget showing a one inch gap between the lips
Publication/Creation
London : Published for the Society of Antiquaries of London, 23 April 1852.
Physical description
1 print : lithograph
Lettering
Head with the outer covering removed. Head with the pledget of tow in the mouth. The mouth immediately after the tow was taken away. George Scharf del. Jan 31 st. 1852. J. Basire lith
Notes
On the same sheet as No. 43272 (this catalogue)
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 45271i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
- Latin
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores