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Voluntary hari-kiri, 1870 - 1889

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3039A/12

Scope and Contents

265 x 207 mm Studio photograph showing a young man seated on the floor in the act of disembowelling himself. The print is only lightly coloured, with the blood inexpertly and garishly applied.

Dates

  • Creation: 1870 - 1889

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition, some fading.

Date information

DateText: The date is approximate..

Finding aid date

2012-10-24 11:25:06+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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