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Carter No.: 317b(2)

Handlist description: Mummy of a child ritualistically wrapped

Card/Transcription No.: 317b-06


317. (B). (2) MUMMY OF A CHILD (Examination by Derry). 1

This child probably a girl, whose L. from the vertex to heels is 36.1 cm. is also of premature birth (see 317 A (2)).

The skin is of much the same colour and in the same condition as that of the younger foetus (317. A. (2)). The linen wrappings which are in a very fragile state are still partially attached to the child.

The limbs are fully extended, but in this case the hands are placed beside the thighs in the position of pronation.

The scalp is free from hair except for some very fine downy looking hairs in the occipital region, but most of the hair has probably come away with the bandages. The eyebrows are distinct and a few eyelashes remain.

The eyes are wide open and the orbital cavity contains only the

Card no. 317b-06 relating to Carter no. 317b(2)
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