Phrenology cast of head of Dr. Philippe Pinel, 1826-1832
Dublin Core
Title
Phrenology cast of head of Dr. Philippe Pinel, 1826-1832
Subject
Boston Phrenological Society
Phrenology
Casts
Head
Abstract
Phenology cast of head of Dr. Philippe Pinel (1745-1826). Cast is large and white and extends from top of the head to base of the neck where it is seated on round base. Eyes and mouth are closed and face is relaxed.
Creator
Spurzheim, J. G. (Johann Gaspar), 1776-1832
Date Created
1826-1832, between
Rights
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Access Rights
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Is Part Of
Warren Anatomical Museum (WAM 03550)
Format
object
Extent
1 Cast
Medium
Castings (object genre)
Type
physical object
Identifier
WAM 03550
Provenance
This phrenological cast was likely created between 1826 and 1832 by Dr. Johann Spurzheim (1776 – 1832). Dr. Spurzheim, a leader in the study of phrenology, brought his knowledge and cast collection to America in 1832. After his death, the newly formed Boston Phrenological Society possessed his collection of skulls and casts. Dr. John Collins Warren purchased the collection in 1847 after the Society’s dissolution. In 1849, Dr. Warren took physical custody of the collection and temporarily transferred it to the ‘Mastodon Rooms’ on Chestnut Street before moving the collection to its intended permanent location in the new medical school building on North Grove Street.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Phrenology cast
Physical Dimensions
19 W x 25 D x 31 H cm
Files
Citation
Spurzheim, J. G. (Johann Gaspar), 1776-1832 , “Phrenology cast of head of Dr. Philippe Pinel, 1826-1832,” OnView, accessed May 11, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/index.php/items/show/18095.