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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

 Item — Box: CLX-A-387
Identifier: Coll-1848/22-0028

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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