Giacomo Poro, a man with a deformed figure protruding from his chest. Line engraving.

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1757i
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For sitter see, C.J.S. Thompson, 'The mystery and lore of monsters', London 1930, p. 56

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1 print : line engraving ; border 14.8 x 9.3 cm

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James Poro. Shewn in London in the year 1714. (see Gent. Mag. vol. XLVII. p. 424.) Inscription on print reads: "With a child growing out of his side" Bears inscribed number "No 14" at top of print

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Wellcome Collection 1757i

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