The History of Phrenology on the Web
By John van Wyhe

The evolution of phrenological images c. 1800; 1820; 1860.
Phrenology was a popular Victorian science. This site provides an accurate overview of phrenology, the largest collection of phrenological images, and many digitized primary sources.

What was phrenology? an overview.

Phrenology in literature some of the best-selling Victorian books were influenced by phrenology.

The phrenological Organs i.e. 'the bumps'- several lists to compare.

Texts a large collection of books, articles & extracts.

Images portraits, busts, skulls etc.

Critical Bibliography a definitive source for primary & secondary works. Frequently updated.

Ridiculing phrenology just for fun.

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Acknowledgements: Many people have kindly contributed to this project including: Aileen Fyfe, Jim & Anne Secord, Cordula van Wyhe, Lisle Dalton, Wolfgang Schütz, Anthony Walsh, John Henderson, and Antranig Basman.

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© John van Wyhe 1999-2009. Materials on this website may not be reproduced without permission except for use in teaching or non-published presentations, papers/theses.