Plaster mask of Henry Wellcome

Date:
c.1902
Reference:
WA/HSW/OB/B.8
Part of:
Personal papers of Henry Solomon Wellcome (1853-1936)
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Description

This item was previously on display in Wellcome Collection's "Medicine Man" gallery until October 2020.

Publication/Creation

c.1902

Physical description

1 object

Biographical note

This mask is similar to a death-mask, but was actually made during Wellcome's lifetime (his moustache indicates this). It is not known why it was made or by whom.

Where to find it

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