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Author Archives: Dr. Gemma Angel
Magical Membranes: Born in the Caul
A lass if born in June with a caul Will wed, hev bairns & rear ’em all. But a lass if born with a caul in July, Will loose her caul & young will die. Every month beside luck comes … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Folklore & Myth
Tagged birth folklore, born in the caul, caul, en caul birth, English superstitions, European folklore, folklore, human remains, human skin, human skin artefacts, maritime supersitions, myth, preserved human skin, private collections, protection from drowning, protective talismans, sailors charms, skin artefacts, talismans
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Preserving Tattoos for the Future? Interview with ABC Radio Australia
Some time ago, I met the very colourful (and heavily tattooed!) Geoff Ostling, when he came to visit the Wellcome tattoo collection. Recently, our paths crossed again whilst I was in Australia for a speaking engagement at the National Gallery … Continue reading
Posted in Contemporary Art, Contemporary Preservations
Tagged artists, Australia, future of tattoo preservation, Geoff Ostling, media, radio interview, Sandra Minchin, tattoos as art
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From the Storage Archives: The Wounded Tattoo
Science Museum Object Number A544: Preserved human skin, tattooed with a series of patterned dots and crosses; initials and lettering in French; two hearts, including one pierced by arrows; and the head and torso of a man. Dimensions: A544 h353 … Continue reading →