Female genitalia showing severely diseased tissue caused by syphilis: extensive sores and abcesses are seen extending up the abdomen and torso. Watercolour by C. D'Alton, 1862.

  • D'Alton, Christopher, active 1847-1871.
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1862
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574404i
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Female genitalia showing severely diseased tissue caused by syphilis: extensive sores and abcesses are seen extending up the abdomen and torso. Watercolour by C. D'Alton, 1862. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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1862.

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1 drawing : pencil, with watercolour and chalk ; image 54.8 x 38.1 cm

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C. D'Alton del. ; Example of ... syphilis Lettering in pencil and pen on verso reads: Jane Smith, 23 years of age, R.F.H., Dec. 3rd 1862 ; Under Mr. De Meric [?]

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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 574404i

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