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Rare Pair of Late 19th Century Tattoo Specimens From A French Sailor Curiosity

$6,833.79per set
£4,995per set
€5,876.72per set
CA$9,385.19per set
A$10,503.88per set
CHF 5,484.67per set
MX$128,147.96per set
NOK 69,620.63per set
SEK 66,065.69per set
DKK 43,884.57per set
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A very odd and rare pair of preserved human tattoos, believed to be from a French sailor. Depicting a Prussian solider and a young lady. Later housed and mounted in period maple frames. The skin has been tanned and preserved circa 1890/1910. Similar examples housed at the Wellcome Collection London and National Museum of Natural History Paris Each frame in 26.5/26.5/3.5cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    late 19th
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612143813582

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