Severely diseased tissue and abcesses around the anus and genital area of a five year old girl suffering from hereditary syphilis, with sores also seen on the thighs and abdomen. Watercolour by C. D'Alton, 1866.

  • D'Alton, Christopher, active 1847-1871.
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1866
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575684i
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1866.

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1 drawing : pencil, with watercolour ; sheet 37.9 x 27.6 cm

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C. D'Alton del. ; Portfolio No. 6 ; No. 14 ; Heretidary syphilis ; 5 years 1/2 old ; Five years 1/2 old Bears number: 13 Lettering in pencil on verso reads: Jane Hall ; 5 1/2 years of age ; Under Mr. de Meric ; May 5th ; R.F.H. ; 1866

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One of a large collection of drawings by Christopher D'Alton of patients at the Royal Free Hospital, Grays Inn Road, London

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Wellcome Collection 575684i

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