Cephalothoracopagus Monosymmetros and Other Curiosities at Mütter Museum

Cephalothoracopagus monosymmetros–two female conjoined twins fused at head and thorax and delivered by Dr. Joseph Warrington in 1851–is one of the many amazing artifacts of medicine found at the Mütter Museum in Philadelphia. This museum, that houses the collection of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, can be seen in a short virtual tour (cephalothoracopagus monosymmetros girl(s) can be seen in 3D here). In addition, to learn more about the museum and see its magic collection, one can purchase a high quality hardcover book that features the most excellent contemporary photographs by Shelby Lee Adams, Max Aguilera-Hellweg, Gwen Akin, Candace diCarlo, Dale Gunnoe, Steven Katzman, Mark Kessell, Scott Lindgren, Allan Ludwig, Olivia Parker, Rosamond Purcell, Richard Ross, Ariel Ruiz i Altaba, Harvey Stein, Arne Svenson, William Wegman, and Joel-Peter Witkin (always our favorite, of course).
That’s all for this week. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend. Thanks for stopping by. Please consider donating some funds to the victims of Hurricane Katrina (the button is on the top). See you next week!