Accession No

2324

Brief Description

phrenological medallion, by Edward Thomason, English, 2/2 19th Century

Origin

England; Birmingham

Maker

Thomason, Edward

Class

biology; physiology;

Earliest Date

1850

Latest Date

1900

Inscription Date

Material

metal (base metal)

Dimensions

diameter 74 mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from Harriet Wynter Ltd., London, England, 10/1977.

Inscription

‘PHRENOLOGY’ (obverse)
‘THOMASON DIREX’ (obverse)

Description Notes

Base metal medallion with traces of silvering.
Obverse has full front view of head with numbers inscribed on parts of the head and the conventional phrenological names provided around the circumference.
Reverse has profile view of head with similar listings of characteristics.

Complete.

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