Title

Most miraculous organ

Caption

"Most miraculous organ". Phrenology, the assessment of a subject's mental faculties by the study of the external conformation of the cranium. A phrenologist amazed by the head of his subject. Cartoon by Robert Seymour (1800-1836) at the height of the craze for phrenology. On the wall is a picture of Franz Joseph Gall (1757-1828) one of the founders of the science. Lithograph.

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07114_010840P

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25.0Mb (2.0Mb) / 11.8in x 8.2in / 3543 x 2468 (300dpi)