O. S. Fowler phrenological reading in Synopsis of Phrenology; and the Phrenological Developments..., 1851

Summary

Creator:

Fowler, O. S. (Orson Squire), 1809-1887

Abstract:

Orson Squire Fowler provided a phrenological reading of Amos Mathess in pencil on the top and bottom margins of each page of the printed pamphlet Synopsis of Phrenology; and the Phrenological Developments, together with the Character and Talents of [Amos Mathess] as given by [O. S. Fowler]..., New York: Fowlers and Wells, Clinton Hall, 131 Nassau Street, 1851. The reading is dated December 2, 1851. The printed volume is illustrated with phrenological charts, skull variations, and profiles of faces (including one of William Shakespeare). The front bears a printed phrenological chart, "Symbolical Head," showing each area of the head illustrated with people and objects related to the "Numbering and Definition of the Organs." The back is a printed advertisement for The American Phrenological Journal, published by Fowlers and Wells.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Cheney J. Schopieray, May 2023

Background

Scope and Content:

Orson Squire Fowler provided a phrenological reading of Amos Mathess in pencil on the top and bottom margins of each page of the printed pamphlet Synopsis of Phrenology; and the Phrenological Developments, together with the Character and Talents of [Amos Mathess] as given by [O. S. Fowler] ..., New York: Fowlers and Wells, Clinton Hall, 131 Nassau Street, 1851. page. The reading is dated December 2, 1851. The printed volume is illustrated with phrenological charts, skull variations, and profiles of faces (including one of William Shakespeare). The front bears a printed phrenological chart, "Symbolical Head," showing each area of the head illustrated with people and objects related to the "Numbering and Definition of the Organs." The back is a printed advertisement for The American Phrenological Journal, published by Fowlers and Wells.

Biographical / Historical:

No biographical or historical note is available for this finding aid.

Acquisition Information:

2023. M-7799 .

Arrangement:

The collection is a single bound pamphlet.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

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Subjects:

Phrenology--United States--History--19th century.
Skull.

Formats:

Manuscripts (documents)
Pamphlets.

Names:

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.