Phrenological character of Mrs. J.R. Eliot [i.e. Elliot] : given at Fowler & Wells' phrenological cabinet, no. 308 Broadway, New York, March 31, 1860 / by L.N. Fowler, Professor of Phrenology.

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Phrenological character of Mrs. J.R. Eliot [i.e. Elliot] : given at Fowler & Wells' phrenological cabinet, no. 308 Broadway, New York, March 31, 1860 / by L.N. Fowler, Professor of Phrenology.

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A manuscript case report for a phrenological reading of the character and mental development of Jane R. Elliot of Washington, D.C., concluding "you are well adapted to any business that requires judgment, energy, perseverance, and contact with society." Bound in illustrated printed wrappers; advertisement on lower wrapper (works on phrenology, water-cure, physiology, phonography, mesmerism and psychology, etc.) has imprint: "Fowler and Wells, 308 Broadway, New York". Two metal grommets bind the manuscript at its head. This is one of two readings conducted on the same subject, three years apart; this first (Ms. Coll. no. 504.010) in 1857 is by Orson Squire Fowler; this one in 1860 is signed by hand at the end of the text, "reported by Jas. H. Wilson". "The two analyses offer an interesting comparison of how two phrenologists would 'read' the same person, with Fowler's -- admittedly an old pro by 1857 -- more of a character analysis, with both positive material and critical observations (e.g., comments about her dress, her need for cold water bathing, her probabilities in finding a mate, especially as 'You talk, talk, talk, talk easy and well--your husband might even be a mute' and suggesting that she become a 'female practitioner of medicine') while Wilson's reading is more of a characterization analysis, all seemingly rout positive points."--Antiquarian bookseller's description.

[6] leaves ; 26 cm.

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Elliot, Jane R.

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Wilson, James H. (James Harrison), 1920-

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Fowler & Wells

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Fowler & Wells, formed by Lorenzo Niles Fowler, his brother Orson Squire and his brother-in-law Samuel R. Wells, was a purveyor of phrenological items including books and journals during the 19th century. The firm established several cabinets in New York City and Philadelphia and performed phrenological character evaluations and charts for their customers. From the description of Phrenology chart and evaluation of F.P. DeWitt, 1890-1892. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: ...