Phrenology cast of head of Nathaniel Parker Willis, 1830-1832
Dublin Core
Title
Phrenology cast of head of Nathaniel Parker Willis, 1830-1832
Subject
Boston Phrenological Society
Phrenology
Casts
Head
Abstract
Phrenology life cast of head of Nathaniel Parker Willis (1806-1867). Plaster cast is of head from hair to chin, and rests on circular pedestal base. Eyebrows, eyelids, nose, lips, ears, and hair are all visible and defined.
Creator
Spurzheim, J. G. (Johann Gaspar), 1776-1832
Date Created
1830-1832, between
Rights
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Access Rights
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Is Part Of
Warren Anatomical Museum (WAM 03542)
Format
object
Extent
1 Cast
Medium
Castings (object genre)
Type
physical object
Identifier
WAM 03542
Provenance
This cast of the head of Nathaniel Parker Willis (1806-1867) was created by Johann Gaspar Spurzheim (1776-1832) in Paris between 1830 and early 1832. After Spurzheim's death in Boston in 1832, the specimen became part of the collection of the newly-formed Boston Phrenological Society until its dissolution in 1842. The entire collection was then stored for a time at the Institution for the Blind in South Boston under the care of Samuel G. Howe. In 1849, the collection was purchased by John Collins Warren.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Phrenology cast
Physical Dimensions
18.5 W x 23 D x 29.5 H cm
Files
Citation
Spurzheim, J. G. (Johann Gaspar), 1776-1832 , “Phrenology cast of head of Nathaniel Parker Willis, 1830-1832,” OnView, accessed May 11, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/index.php/items/show/18094.