Phrenology Head

Vintage L. N. Fowler Pottery Phrenology Head by Authentic Models 20thC Measures- 11.75"H x 5.5"W x 5.75"D

France circa 1870

A larger than the normal plaster cast phrenology head, with its original painted finish and paper labels.

D 6.5 in. HISTORY The phrenology head seen here provided a three-dimensional reference guide to direct the reading of a subject’s skull.

Carved and painted wooden Phrenology head model, America, the head with inset glass eyes, (minor paint wear).

Rare and original 19th century American phrenological chalk-ware or stucco head/bust, with sections of the brain labeled with printed paper, by Fowlers & Wells Phrenological Cabinet ...

A tactile plaster cast phrenology head, primitively produced yet highly decorative and obvious rare survivor.

A rare English porcelain phrenology head pipe tamper or seal with information of the "Science" written in fine script.

A reproduction ceramic phrenology bust / head by L.N. Fowler, circa 1980s.

A pair reproduction ceramic phrenology busts/ heads by L.N. Fowler, circa 1980s.

Phrenology head by L.N. Fowler, a fine antique example

These are interesting small phrenology heads that were given by drug companies with the drug impressed on the back.

This is a rare French Phrenology head, circa 1850. Some of the tan colored finish over the plaster has worn away as you can see.

A very rare Scottish Pottery phrenology head. This figureis the largest version recorded in pottery and is esepecially unusual as represent a female head.

Phrenological heads cast in plaster or ceramic became commonplace adornments in American homes in particular; according to an article in the Boston Christian Examiner in 1834, "Heads...

Phrenology (from Greek: φρήν, phrēn, "mind"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge") was a pseudoscience primarily focused on measurements of the human skull, based on the concept that the br...

Phrenological heads cast in plaster or ceramic became commonplace adornments in American homes in particular; according to an article in the Boston Christian Examiner in 1834, "Heads...

Phrenological heads cast in plaster or ceramic became commonplace adornments in American homes in particular, according to an article in the Boston Christian Examiner in 1834, "Heads...

Phrenological heads cast in plaster or ceramic became commonplace adornments in American homes in particular; according to an article in the Boston Christian Examiner in 1834, "Heads...

Old phrenology head. Plaster with grey coating and great patina from extensive handling.

Unusual painted Silhouette head of safety and common sense made for a sign. Mounted on black base.

19th Century Santos Head We are proud to offer a rare example of a religious 19th Century hand carved Santos head. With polychrome paint still intact in areas, aged surface to on...