These twins had
a broad bony union in the lower part of the lumbar region, the
pelvis being obviously completely fused. They had a common
urethral and anal aperture, but a double vaginal orifice, with a
very apparent septum. The sensation was distinct in each, except
where the pelves joined. They were exhibited in Paris in 1891,
being then on an exhibition tour around the world. Rosa was the
stronger, and when she walked or ran forward she drew her sister
with her, who must naturally have reversed her steps. They had
independent thoughts and separate minds; one could sleep while
the other was awake. Many of their appetites were different, one
preferring beer, the other wine; one relished salad, the other
detested it, etc. Thirst and hunger were not simultaneous.
Baudoin describes their anatomic construction, their mode of
life, and their mannerisms and tastes in a quite recent article.
Fig. 42 is a reproduction of an early photograph of the twins,
and Fig. 43 represents a recent photograph of these "Bohemian
twins," as they are now called.
The latest record we have of this type of monstrosity is that
given by Tynberg to the County Medical Society of New York, May
27, 1895. The mother was present with the remarkable twins in her
arms, crying at the top of their voices.
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