Phrenology Collection

Phrenology - Gall
Galls phrenological system - the skull seen from side and front Date: early 19th century

Phrenological model of personality traits
Phrenology model of the locations of the " various organs of mind" in the human head, c. 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Phrenological Head / Scrap
A phrenological head, showing the different categoies of the brain which should exist in healthy humans. These include self perceptive, aspiring and animal morals

Phrenological Head
A PHRENOLOGICAL HEAD Symbolic representation showing 37 areas such as eventuality, individuality, self-esteem, secretiveness

Satire on Phrenology
Satire on the study of Phrenology - a Free Knowledgey - illustrating the worst elements of human behavious illustrated in different zones of the head (including Obscene Language, criminal activity)

Phrenology bust by L. N. Fowler
Phrenology bust by L.N. Fowler. Phrenology was a popular pseudoscience of the nineteenth century. The basis for the theory lay in a misplaced belief that a persons character

Paranormal / Phrenology
The mystery of the human head

Paranormal Phrenology
Key to the animal propen- sities, religious and moral sentiments, perceptive faculties and reflective faculties, each one with its precise location

Phrenolgical Head
De Villes Phrenological Head seen from front, side and back

Phrenological Head / B / W
A phrenological head : diagram showing the organs

Phrenology / Man of Town
The head of the man-about-town

Phrenological chart, Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1845
Phrenological chart of Sarah Betteleys head. Undertaken by Thomas Adair, Honorary Member of the Sheffield Phrenological Society and Mesmeric Demonstrator. Head about average size

A Phrenological Map Of The Human Brain

An American phrenological chart of 1869
PHRENOLOGY, 1869. An American phrenological chart of 1869

Phrenology bust. Phrenology was a popular pseudoscience of the nineteenth century. The basis for the theory lay in a misplaced belief that a persons character

A Phrenological Map Of The Human Brain. From Virtues Household Physician, Published London 1924

Phrenological Chart
2626135 Phrenological Chart; (add.info.: Phrenological chart of 1859. phrenology was founded in the early 19th century by Franz Josef Gall (1758-1828)

Phrenology (anatomical), illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des
5305673 Phrenology (anatomical), illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature-1833/1834; (add.info.: Phrenology (anatomical)

A cartoon commenting on the fashionable revival of phrenology, 19th century
5311366 A cartoon commenting on the fashionable revival of phrenology, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1878); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Phrenology (anatomical), illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des
5305671 Phrenology (anatomical), illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature-1833/1834; (add.info.: Phrenology (anatomical)

Phrenology (anatomical), illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des
5305672 Phrenology (anatomical), illustration by F. E. Guerin. From Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phenomenes de la nature-1833/1834; (add.info.: Phrenology (anatomical)

The Late Mr. George Combe, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Late Mr. George Combe, 1858. Scottish lawyer and promoter of the pseudoscience of phrenology. Portrait from a lithograph by Schenck and McFarlane

The Visit to the Phrenologist, between 1871 and 1879. Creator: Cham
The Visit to the Phrenologist, between 1871 and 1879

Men trying on wigs, 1800-1805. Creator: Jacob Smies
Men trying on wigs, 1800-1805. A frenologist is looking for the right wig at a wig maker's shop. A large group of so-called scientists watches

Omer Pacha - from a photograph by Mr. Robertson, of Constantinople, 1854. Creators: Unknown, Smyth
Omer Pacha - from a photograph by Mr. Robertson, of Constantinople, 1854. The portrait realises the most striking characteristics of the physiognomy of Omer Pacha...He wears a fez cap

An exhibition / show / performance of phrenology, Victorian period

Phrenology booth, Blackpool beach, Victorian period

illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving)
2625965 illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving)
2625936 illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving)
2625955 illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving)
2625961 illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving)
2625960 illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving)
2625958 illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

The Phrenologist (engraving)
1041850 The Phrenologist (engraving) by Hartrick, Archibald Standish (1864-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Phrenologist)

Phrenology (colour litho)
3641606 Phrenology (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phrenology. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Lessons in phrenology (engraving)
5223884 Lessons in phrenology (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lessons in phrenology)

Phrenology (engraving)
5223879 Phrenology (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phrenology. Illustration for The Family Doctor and Peoples Medical Adviser)

Phrenology, A Manageress (litho)
6006718 Phrenology, A Manageress (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phrenology, A Manageress)

Illustration for Bilder-Atlas: Races and skulls (engraving)
5999458 Illustration for Bilder-Atlas: Races and skulls (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Races and skulls)

The Phrenological and Mesmeric Chart (litho)
977893 The Phrenological and Mesmeric Chart (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Phrenological and Mesmeric Chart.); © Look and Learn

Ce qui se passe dans la tete de ces petites dames et de ces petits messieurs, Etude d apres Gall (engraving)
1094550 Ce qui se passe dans la tete de ces petites dames et de ces petits messieurs, Etude d apres Gall (engraving) by French School

Skulls, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999563 Skulls, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Phrenology, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999530 Phrenology, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

A Piccadilly Lecture in 1803 (w / c on paper)
CWA124818 A Piccadilly Lecture in 1803 (w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London, UK; eWestminister Archives; English, out of copyright

Domestic Propensities (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF139021 Domestic Propensities (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of a Noble Duke, cartoon of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) pub
HMP86612 Portrait of a Noble Duke, cartoon of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) pub. 1829 (etching) by English School, (19th century); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston

Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) American showman: co-founder of Barnum
531972 Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) American showman: co-founder of Barnum and Bailey circus. Edward Linley Sambourne cartoon from Punch London 1884 in the Fancy Portraits series showing Barnum

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Phrenology - Unlocking the Secrets of the Mind Intriguingly pioneered by Franz Joseph Gall, phrenology emerged as a captivating pseudoscience in the 19th century. This controversial practice aimed to understand human personality traits through examining the bumps and contours on one's skull. The phrenological model proposed that specific regions of the brain corresponded to various character attributes. The iconic Phrenological Head, often seen in museums or antique shops, served as a tangible representation of this peculiar belief system. These meticulously crafted models showcased different areas labeled with personality traits such as benevolence, destructiveness, or wit. Some even featured detachable "scrap" pieces for further study. While some viewed it as an innovative approach to understanding human behavior, others saw it as nothing more than satire on Phrenology itself. Critics argued that this practice lacked scientific basis and was merely a form of entertainment rather than genuine paranormal insight into one's mind. L. N. Fowler's famous Phrenology bust became widely recognized for its detailed depiction of cranial features associated with distinct characteristics. This black and white rendition captured both fascination and skepticism surrounding this enigmatic field. A notable example is the intriguing "Phrenology/Man of Town" image which portrays a gentleman undergoing examination while showcasing his fashionable attire—a testament to how phrenology permeated popular culture during its heyday. One cannot overlook Sheffield's 1845 Phrenological chart—an artifact from Yorkshire that exemplifies society's curiosity about deciphering personalities through cranial analysis. Its intricate design showcases various mental faculties attributed to specific brain regions according to phrenologists' beliefs. Although largely discredited today within scientific circles, phrenology remains an intriguing chapter in our quest for self-understanding—reminding us how humans have always sought unconventional methods to unravel the mysteries hidden within our own minds.