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The Poem-Inspiring, Taxidermy Pet Raven of Charles Dickens
One of the most popular items in the Rare Book Department of The Free Library of Philadelphia that resonates with visitors the world over is not what you would expect. It is not a rare manuscript or a printed book, but the legendary pet raven of Cha . . .
One of the most popular items in the Rare Book Department of The Free Library of Philadelphia that resonates with visitors the world over is not what you would expect. It is not a rare manuscript or a printed book, but the legendary pet raven of Charles Dickens that inspired his poem "The Raven." . . .
Philadelphia, PA
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An Enormous Tumor In A Jar
In 1805, Dr. Philip Syng Physick, America's most renowned surgeon, removed an enormous tumor from a man named James Hayes. The procedure took place in front of an audience at Pennsylvania Hospital's Surgical Amphitheatre. The tumor, which had been . . .
In 1805, Dr. Philip Syng Physick, America's most renowned surgeon, removed an enormous tumor from a man named James Hayes. The procedure took place in front of an audience at Pennsylvania Hospital's Surgical Amphitheatre. The tumor, which had been growing for 20 years, was 25-1/2 inches in circumf . . .
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The Nation's Premier Museum of Medical History
America's finest museum of medical history, the Mutter Museum displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19th-century "cabinet museum" setting. The museum helps the public understand . . .
America's finest museum of medical history, the Mutter Museum displays its beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and medical instruments in a 19th-century "cabinet museum" setting. The museum helps the public understand the mysteries and beauty of the human body and to . . .
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Tomb of Philadelphia's "Little Bishop"
St. John Neumann was a tireless preacher of the Gospel to the most abandoned, especially the poor. Upon his canonization, he was exhumed and placed on display with his body clothed in a robe and his head covered in a mask resembling his face. His s . . .
St. John Neumann was a tireless preacher of the Gospel to the most abandoned, especially the poor. Upon his canonization, he was exhumed and placed on display with his body clothed in a robe and his head covered in a mask resembling his face. His shrine strives to imitate his example, welcoming al . . .
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Strange and Unusual Oddities Parlor
Strange and Unusual is a parlor selling one-of-a-kind goods and unique collectible items, including ethically-sourced and cruelty-free taxidermy, skulls, and bugs.
Strange and Unusual is a parlor selling one-of-a-kind goods and unique collectible items, including ethically-sourced and cruelty-free taxidermy, skulls, and bugs.
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