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The head of John Thurtell after his hanging. Pen drawing by J. Wentzell, 1824.
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The head of John Thurtell after his hanging. Pen drawing by J. Wentzell, 1824.

J. Wentzell

CC0 — Public Domain
Wellcome Collection

Lettering: The exact representation of John Thurtell as he appeared in St. Bartholomew's hospital, being the only exact likenesses taken of him after his execution.

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