This tour explores the changing meaning of skin from the 1500s to the present day. This exhibition took place at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh from 10 February 2023 - 13 October 2023.
Bringing together artefacts spanning scientific illustrations, early modern rare books, medicines, wax models, prostheses and sculptures, this exhibition uncovers the social, cultural and medical history of skin.
To find out more visit our Skin: A Layered History webpages.