A hard case : there is now exhibiting in South Castle-street a female, a native of Holland, whose body, with the exception of the face and bust, is encrusted with a hard substance, which grows upon and completely covers the skin. This lady is 37 years of age ... Liverpool Albion.

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Credit: A hard case : there is now exhibiting in South Castle-street a female, a native of Holland, whose body, with the exception of the face and bust, is encrusted with a hard substance, which grows upon and completely covers the skin. This lady is 37 years of age ... Liverpool Albion. Source: Wellcome Collection.