Title
Siamese or Conjoined twins Radica-Doodica
Caption
Siamese or Conjoined twins Radica-Doodica, also known as the Orissa sisters, who were joined at the chest (xiphopagus twins). Born in India in 1889, in 1893 they were purchased from their parents by the showman Captain Colman. In February 1902 they were separated as Doodica, right, was suffering from Tuberculosis. Radica survived the operation but died from Tuberculosis the following year. The operation was performed by the French surgeon Eugene Louis Doyen (1859-1916). From 'Le Petit Journal', Paris, 2 March 1902.
Date
20th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A00_143
License type
Rights managed
Available size
25,3Mb (2,6Mb) / 8,0in x 12,3in / 2390 x 3693 (300dpi)