Print of Chang and Eng Bunker

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Collection Type

Date

undated

GUSN

GUSN-298104

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Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s
Subjects
Siamese Twins
Print of Chang and Eng Bunker
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Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s
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  - Siamese Twins
    - Print of Chang and Eng Bunker (current record)

Description

A print of conjoined twins Eng (left) and Chang Bunker. The twins were from Siam (now Thailand), thus conjoined twins became known as "Siamese twins."

Details

Descriptive Terms

twins
prints (visual works)

Physical Description

1 print

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Reference Code

GC002.03.6900.001

Record Details

Originator

P. A. Mesier & Co. Lithography (Lithographer)

Material Type

prints (visual works)

Other People

Bunker, Chang, 1811-1874
Bunker, Eng, 1811-1874

Other Organizations

Coffin Family

Description Level

File part

Related Items

Abel Coffin (1792-1837) personal papers

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