Vintage lithograph of the 'Wonderful Eliophobus Family' from Madagascar, depicting a family of three individuals with albinism.
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This is a vintage lithograph depicting the 'Wonderful Eliophobus Family' from Madagascar, dated March 1870. The image shows a family of three individuals with albinism. The father, seated on a decorative chair, has a long, white beard and hair, and is wearing a patterned tunic and sandals. He is holding a long, thin object, possibly a cane or a walking stick. The mother stands to his right, dressed in a long, ornate gown with a ruffled collar. Her hair is also white and styled in curls. The son stands between them, wearing a formal jacket and trousers. He has white hair and appears to be holding a small object in his hand. The family is posed in a room with a patterned carpet and heavy, draped curtains. The background is detailed with ornate designs and architectural elements. Below the image, there is text identifying the family and noting their characteristics: 'They have pure white skin, white hair and pink eyes.' The lithograph is labeled as 'Published by Currier & Ives' and includes details about the artist and the location (New York).


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