Phrenology Head After L. N. Fowler

Item Details

A phrenology head after L. N. Fowler. The pedestal of the bust is marked ‘Phrenology By L. N. Fowler’ and the sides are marked ‘L. N. Fowler – Ludgate Circus – London’ and ‘Entered at Stationers Hall’. The rear section of the pedestal has a statement from Fowler about his study of ‘crania’. The bust’s skull is marked into various segments where some people thought characteristics emanated. Lorenzo Fowler had a business in 19th century London making and selling these busts. To find out more about the pseudoscience of phrenology and the Fowler bust, please see the additional information below.

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17BOS062-143

Additional Information

The History of Phrenology, Model head to accompany the book Phrenology by L. N. Fowler