Franz Joseph Gall examines the head of Louis-Philippe and finds bumps which indicate various virtuous qualities. Wood engraving, 1832.

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1832
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16221i
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Franz Joseph Gall examines the head of Louis-Philippe and finds bumps which indicate various virtuous qualities. Wood engraving, 1832. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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From the characteristics of generosity etc. signified by Louis-Philippe's 'bumps', Gall infers the truth of his system

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Paris (Passage du Caire) : Imprimerie d'Auffray, 1832.

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1 print : wood engraving ; image 25.8 x 18.4 cm

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Dieu de dieu! Quelles bosses! Vous avez, mon vieux, la protubérance de la prodigalité, celle de la générosité, celle de la probité, celle de la véracité. Mon système sera desormais une vérité. Poster on wall reads: "Systeme de Gall"

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Wellcome Collection 16221i

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