19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Bust

ABOUT A 19th century porcelain Pherenology bust. A glazed phrenological bust by Lorenzo Niles Fowler (1811-1896) displaying 42 phrenological organs and their names on one side and their seven collective groupings on the other. Inscription on the back of the porcelain bust: “For thirty years I have studied the Crania and living heads from all parts of the world, and have found in every instance that there is a perfect correspondence between the conformation of the healthy skull of an individual and his known characteristics. To make my observations available I have prepared a Bust of superior form and marked the divisions of the Organs in accordance with my researches and varied experience. L. N. Fowler.” CREATOR L.N. Fowler, London, UK. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1850s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Porcelain.  CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Chip on the back on the right side. DIMENSIONS H 12 in. W 5.5 in. D 6.5 in. HISTORY The phrenology head seen here provided a