A performance by the "three-headed nightingale" (supposedly a woman with three heads), seen from the side, revealing the trick whereby the appearance of three-headedness was achieved. Reproduction of wood engraving by E.A. Tilly.

  • Tilly, E. A.
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A performance by the "three-headed nightingale" (supposedly a woman with three heads), seen from the side, revealing the trick whereby the appearance of three-headedness was achieved. Reproduction of wood engraving by E.A. Tilly. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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1 print : reproduction of wood engraving ; 7 x 7 cm

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Three women sit between the audience and the stage, concealed by a screen. The audience sees their reflection in a mirror. The audience's view is shown in another print: see record no. 85i in this catalogue.

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Wellcome Collection 86i

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