Phrenology cast of head of Dr. Philippe Pinel, 1826-1832

Phrenology cast of head of Dr. Philippe Pinel, 1826-1832

Boston Phrenological Society

Phrenology

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Head

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.

Spurzheim, J. G. (Johann Gaspar), 1776-1832

1826-1832, between

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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.

Phrenology cast

19 W x 25 D x 31 H cm