James Poro [graphic]

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Title: James Poro [graphic]
Published / Created: [1777]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: Giacomo Poro (born 1686 in Genoa, was known as James Poro. He had an underdeveloped conjoined twin attached to his abdomen, known as a parasitic, asymmetrical or unequal conjoined twin. Poro exhibited himself in London during 1714
Description: Title from caption below image.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Provenance: Gift of Joseph Verner Reed (Yale 1926) to the Yale Library, 1958. Portions were transferred to Lewis Walpole Library 1960. For other items from this gift refer to Beinecke Library's GEN MSS 1000.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 15.1 x 11.2 cm, on sheet 24 x 15 cm
Language: English

Genre: Etchings England London 1812
Portrait prints
Material: etching & engraving ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Poro, James, 1686-
Subject (Topic): Conjoined twins
Human curiosities
Subjects: Poro, James, 1686-
Conjoined twins
Human curiosities
England > London > 1812

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