How to read heads and faces / by James Coates.

  • Coates, James, 1843-1933.
Date:
[1937?]
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Licence: In copyright

Credit: How to read heads and faces / by James Coates. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    THE TEETH A good set of teeth makes a wonderful addition to a pleasant face and, conversely, a decayed and unhealthy set will ruin even the most beautiful expression. Thus, it is that teeth are important when considering appearances: they are even more so when thinking of character, temperament and health. There is no need to explain what good teeth are like : everybody knows without being told: but it may be said that the owner of a perfect set is a healthy person, who is methodical, tidy, painstaking and, perhaps, lucky in addition. When the teeth depart from this standard of excellence, the following conclusions may be made : (a) Small, weak and irregular teeth belong to persons of defective vitality and poor digestion, who are generally of tractable, obedient or gentle dispositions.