The greatest phenomenon of nature! : To be seen at 238, High Holborn, for a short time only, a child (born alive) with two faces, four eyes, two mouths, two noses, two ears and two chins ... with only one head and body.

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[approximately 1827]
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The greatest phenomenon of nature! : To be seen at 238, High Holborn, for a short time only, a child (born alive) with two faces, four eyes, two mouths, two noses, two ears and two chins ... with only one head and body. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Handbill advertising appearances by a child, born in Taunton in 1827, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Verrier, who appears to have been conjoined twins.

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[approximately 1827]

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1 broadside ; 11 x 18 cm

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