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Dr. Willarton Phrenology Bust. 20th century Life size painted composition bust with crackle finish. Identifies 35 sections of the skull, with a key on the reverse of base (text rubbed). Approx. 13 x 6 x 6".
Phrenology is based on the theory that the brain is a grouping of cerebral organs, each governing affective and intellectual qualities in humans, and since the skull ossifies over the brain during its development, a trained person could diagnose mental conditions by an external examination of the skull.
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Scattered chipping to finish.
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Dr. Willarton Phrenology Bust.
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