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18. As regards the trunk : {a) alteration in the form or 
hindrance to the development of the breasts, which is effected 
by the methodical application of bandages and compresses. 
The most usual object, however, aimed at is to produce 
elongation of the mamma, which is thus rendered capable of 
being either thrown over the mother’s shoulder or under the 
arm, so that the infant can suck whilst carried on the mother’s 
back. 
(b) Amongst some of the Kaffir tribes the preternatural 
elongation of the nipple is commenced in early life by mani¬ 
pulation and the binding of it round with a narrow fillet or 
tape. 
19. The chief deformation practised upon the extremities is 
{a) that of the feet peculiar to the Chinese women, with 
regard to which we already possess a great amount of infor¬ 
mation. 
(b) Amongst some African tribes it has been stated that 
amputation of part or the whole of one of the fingers is 
practised. Should this be observed, the fact is one well 
worthy of record, together with the reasons that may be 
assigned for it. 
(c) The practice of castration may also perhaps be included 
under the head of deformation or mutilation, also infibulation. 
The mode in which the operation is performed, the age at 
which it takes place, and the reasons assigned for it should 
all be duly noticed. 
(d) The practice of producing artificial Hypospadias for 
the purpose of limiting the population or the number in a 
family, likewise operations practised on the female organs of 
generation with a similar object. Information is desired 
regarding the mode of operating and the instruments used, 
or other details in connection with these curious customs. 
G. B., revised by J. G. G. 
