File:Cow horn, inscribed with 'G C Jenner 1825', England, 1796-17 Wellcome L0057954.jpg

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Cow horn, inscribed with 'G C Jenner 1825', England, 1796-17
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Cow horn, inscribed with 'G C Jenner 1825', England, 1796-17
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This horn is reputedly from the cow that Edward Jenner (1749-1823) took his sample of cowpox in order to vaccinate people against smallpox. “G C Jenner” was George Charles Jenner, Edward’s nephew. Perhaps this horn became a family heirloom before it came to the museum?

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: England, United Kingdom

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Keywords: Cowpox; Vaccination; Horns; Smallpox; horn
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A604014
  • Photo number: L0057954
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