In 1884, here is a young Chicago (America) man studying to become a doctor. His school was in Munich, Germany. In those days, having a human skull displayed apparently was a highly recognizable symbol of being in the doctoring business. We do not know if he returned to Chicago after his studies. To see my other medically-related images, Search: Prestor vintage medical

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