George Edward Shuttleworth 1895 George Edward Shuttleworth holding a male child, showing signs of Down's syndrome, upon his lap
Albumen print (?) 9.7 x 7.6 cm (sheet)
Wellcome Collection Wellcome Library, London (V0030003, Library reference no.: ICV No 30486)
The title used here is that provided by the Wellcome Library but the diagnosis is not certain and it has been suggested that it might be Neural Tube defect (pers. comm. Renee Forrestall, 5 Aug 2011). We would welcome advice from a specialist in Down's syndrome.
