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Phrenological propensities: language, ideality, wit, imitation and approbation, comparison; illustrated by foul-mouthed fishwives, a man imagining ghosts, a woman tricked in a churchyard, Mathews mimicking a phrenologist's lecture, a tall thin man passing a short fat woman. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1826, after himself.
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.Date: 1 August 1826Reference: 11841i
Part of: Phrenological illustrations, or an artist's view of the craniological system of doctors Gall and Spurzheim
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Reminiscences of Dr. Spurzheim and George Combe : and a review of the science of phrenology, from the period of its discovery by Dr. Gall, to the time of the visit of George Combe to the United States, 1838, 1840 / by Nahum Capen.
Capen, Nahum, 1804-1886.Date: 1881
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Reminiscences of Dr. Spurzheim and George Combe, and a review of the science of phrenology, from the period of its discovery by Dr. Gall, to the time of the visit of George Combe to the United States, 1838, 1840 / by Nahum Capen.
Capen, Nahum, 1804-1886.Date: 1881
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A head containing over thirty images symbolising the phrenological faculties. Wood engraving, c. 1845, after O.S. Fowler (?).
Fowler, O. S. (Orson Squire), 1809-1887.Reference: 27755i
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A servants' employment agency where prospective employees are having their heads phrenologically examined as to their suitabililty. Coloured etching by W. Taylor.
Taylor, W, active approximately 1840.Reference: 11849i
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The new Lavater; or, and improved system of physiognomy founded upon strictly scientific principles conformable to the present advanced state of anatomical and physiological knowledge. With a practical application to nations, professions, and individuals. To which are added, remarks on phrenology. Accompanied by accurate engravings, illustrative of the theories of Dr. Spurzheim, and the modern phrenologists / by A. Walker.
Walker, Alexander.Date: 1839
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Johann Caspar Spurzheim. Mezzotint by J. Egan, 1838, after W. Yellowlees.
Yellowlees, William, 1796-1856/1859.Reference: 8932i
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Johann Caspar Spurzheim. Stipple engraving.
Reference: 8935i
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Phrenological illustrations, or An artist's view of the craniological system of Doctors Gall and Spurzheim / by George Cruikshank.
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.Date: 1873
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Johann Caspar Spurzheim. Stipple engraving, 1828.
Reference: 8934i
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Phrenological chart with portraits of historical figures and illustrations of skulls exhibiting racial characteristics. Lithograph by G. E. Madeley, authored by C. Donovan, c. 1850.
Date: c. 1850Reference: 27927i
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George Combe lecturing on phrenology, portrayed with protuberances on his head. Coloured lithograph by L. Bump, 1826, after J. Lump.
Lump, J.Date: September 1826Reference: 744161i
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The Craniad, or, Spurzheim illustrated, a poem (by Lord Jeffrey and J. Gordon) / Francis Jeffrey, John Gordon.
Jeffrey, Francis Jeffrey, Lord, 1773-1850.Date: [2011]
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Illustrations of phrenology : with engravings / by Sir G. S. Mackenzie.
Date: 1820
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Johann Caspar Spurzheim. Pencil drawing by Honorine Spurzheim, 1825.
Spurzheim, Honorine.Date: 1825Reference: 8937i
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Franz Joseph Gall and Johann Caspar Spurzheim examining a patient. Watercolour painting.
Reference: 11832i
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The physiognomical system of Drs. Gall and Spurzheim : founded on an anatomical and physiological examination of the nervous system in general, and of the brain in particular; and indicating the dispositions and manifestations of the mind... / [Johann Kaspar Spurzheim].
Spurzheim, J. G. (Johann Gaspar), 1776-1832.Date: 1815
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Physiological lectures, addressed to the College of Surgeons / By John Abernethy.
Abernethy, John, 1764-1831.Date: 1825
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Johann Caspar Spurzheim giving a phrenological demonstration before Franz Joseph Gall and another seven people; a grinning devil looks on. Watercolour painting.
Reference: 11833i
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Doctor Spurzheim in his consulting room measuring the head of a peculiar looking patient; a bemused barber looks on. Coloured aquatint by J. Kennerly, 1816, after R. Cocking.
Cocking, R., active 1816-39.Date: [1816]Reference: 11835i
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Phrenological illustrations, or an artist's view of the craniological system of Doctors Gall and Spurzheim / By George Cruikshank.
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.Date: 1827
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Observations on the structure of the brain : comprising an estimate of the claims of Drs. Gall and Spurzheim to discovery in the anatomy of that organ / by John Gordon.
Date: 1817
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Johann Christoph Spurzheim and the rise and fall of scientific phrenology in Boston, 1832-1842 / by Anthony Albert Walsh.
Walsh, Anthony A. (Anthony Albert), 1940-Date: 1974
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The collection of the Boston Phrenological Society : a retrospect / by J. Collins Warren.
Warren, John Collins, 1842-1927.Date: 1921
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Johann Caspar Spurzheim. Stipple engraving by J. Thomson, 1825, after H. Corbould after a sculpted bust.
Date: 1825Reference: 8936i