Phrenological manuscript entitled "Synopsis and Analysis of the Mental Qualities of Mr Ernest B. Nixon by Professor Hatfield, graduate of the American Institute of Phrenology", late 19th - early 20th-century
Scope and Contents
Phrenological manuscript entitled "Synopsis and Analysis of the Mental Qualities of Mr Ernest B. Nixon by Professor Hatfield, graduate of the American Institute of Phrenology". Fowler & Co., New York. Front cover and back cover are printed, contents of the booklet are manuscript. On the back is written: "Prof. Hatfield may be engaged to give his Unrivalled Character Sketches at Bazaars and Entertainments. Delineation of Character from Photographs". The text analyses character and suggests remedies and appropriate behaviours.
Dates
- Creation: late 19th - early 20th-century
Creator
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Yellowing, metal pin that is starting to rust, covers are fragile and falling apart.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Fragile - handle with care.
Extent
1 notebook : 27 ff.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased in June 2019. Accession no. SC-Acc-2022-0028.
Physical Description
Yellowing, metal pin that is starting to rust, covers are fragile and falling apart.
Processing Information
Catalogued in January 2023 by Aline Brodin, using information from the seller.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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