"Death of Dr. Spurzheim"
Dublin Core
Title
"Death of Dr. Spurzheim"
Subject
Spurzheim, J. G. (Johann Gaspar), 1776-1832
Capen, Nahum, 1804-1886
Phrenology
Description
The Phrenological Journal and Miscellany (Edinburgh Phrenological Society) reprinted a letter from Nahum Capen and Robert M'Kibbed, M.D. Capen's letter mentions that Spurzheim's body was embalmed for his relatives if they wished for his body to be sent back to Europe. The letter also indicates that casts of the skull and brain were taken while the heart and lungs were preserved. This casts of Spurzheim's skull predates the casts that Nathaniel B. Shurtleff later donated to the Warren Anatomical Museum.
Abstract
An article about Dr. Spurzheim printed in the eighth volume of the Phrenological Journal and Miscellany.
Creator
Edinburgh Phrenological Society
Publisher
Neil & Company Printers, Edinburgh
Date
1834
Rights
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Access Rights
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Is Part Of
Edinburgh Phrenological Society, "Death of Dr. Spurzheim" Phrenological Journal and Miscellany Vol 8, no. 34 (December 1832- June 1834), 126-131.
Countway Offsite Storage Serial v.6:no.21(1829/1830)-v.10:no.53(1836/1837)
Countway Offsite Storage Serial v.6:no.21(1829/1830)-v.10:no.53(1836/1837)
Format
text
Extent
1 article (21 pages)
Language
English
Type
text
Identifier
BoneBox_Spurzheim_002_ref
Files
Citation
Edinburgh Phrenological Society, “"Death of Dr. Spurzheim",” OnView, accessed March 29, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/items/show/26367.