First skeleton identified as that of a woman, by Bell (1798)

First skeleton identified as that of a woman, by Bell (1798)

This image is an engraving of the first illustration of a female skeleton, after J. J. Sue (1710-1792).

Bell, A (Unknown)

Skeleton of a woman: anterior view. Line engraving by A. Bell after J.-J. Sue, 1798. Credit: Wellcome Library, London, UK
https://wellcomecollection.org/works/bhrbkxx4

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Wellcome Library number: 689073i

1798

Engraving, plate mark.
Dimensions: 36.5 × 20.9 cm