Title
Phrenology: measuring bumps on boy's head to assess his future
Caption
Phrenology: measuring bumps on boy's head to assess his future. On wall is picture of Gall (1757-1828) founder of the theory that shape of skull related to intellectual capacity and behaviour. 1886 illustration by Frank Dadd looking back to c1820. Chromol
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07103_460000315
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,2Mb (3,4Mb) / 8,9in x 11,8in / 2679 x 3543 (300dpi)