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The centenary was celebrated on 25th July–27th July, 1900. The skeleton of Charles Byrne, 'The Irish giant', is displayed next to a shorter skeleton beneath the label 'Variation in stature'.
Title
Royal College of Surgeons of England: Charles Stewart, Conservator of the Museum, Describing Specimens to Visitors on the College's Centenary
Date
1900
Medium
pen & ink over pencil
Measurements
H 27.8 x W 27.4 cm
Accession number
47152i
Acquisition method
presumed to be part of the collection formed by Henry S. Wellcome
Work type
Drawing
Wellcome Collection
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