Faculties Collection

Paranormal Phrenology
Key to the animal propen- sities, religious and moral sentiments, perceptive faculties and reflective faculties, each one with its precise location

The Brain and Human Faculties, from Anatomia Mundini, French edition
884587 The Brain and Human Faculties, from Anatomia Mundini, French edition, published 1537 (woodcut) by Italian School, (16th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris

Page of article on Grand Old Men, ie distinguished older people (b / w photo)
5995791 Page of article on Grand Old Men, ie distinguished older people (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of article on Grand Old Men)

Page of article on Grand Old Men, ie distinguished older people (b / w photo)
5995784 Page of article on Grand Old Men, ie distinguished older people (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of article on Grand Old Men)

Page of article on Grand Old Men, ie distinguished older people (b / w photo)
5995789 Page of article on Grand Old Men, ie distinguished older people (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of article on Grand Old Men)

Brain, structure and main divisions (litho)
5998416 Brain, structure and main divisions (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brain, structure and main divisions)

March (engraving)
2780568 March (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: March. Illustration for The Life of Man Symbolised by the Months of the Year (Longmans)

Phrenology (litho)
6006722 Phrenology (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phrenology. Illustration for Bilz)

Thomas Laugher (114)
THOMAS LAUGHER Born in Worcestershire, he ended his days St Martins workhouse, London, retaining his faculties till 3 days before he died. Date: 1699 - 1813

Peter Garden (131)
PETER GARDEN Scotsman from Aberdeenshire, famous for his uninterrupted health, gigantic stature and longevity, keeping his faculties entire to the last Date: 1624 - 1755

Mary Brettell (104)
MARY BRETTELL or BRITTAL Welsh-born lady, a widow, of Twickenham near London, who lived to be 104 enjoying her faculties to the last. Date: 1717 - 1821

Man Hard of Hearing / 1881
Illustration showing how our sensory faculties deteriorate with age: in this case, our hearing Date: 1881

Thomas Laugher (114) Wl
THOMAS LAUGHER Born in Worcestershire, he ended his days St Martins workhouse, London, retaining his faculties till 3 days before he died. Date: 1699 - 1813

Matthew Greathead (100)
MATTHEW GREATHEAD Yorkshire widower, a Freemason for 72 years, still in full possession of his faculties when this portrait was done in his 100th year. Date: 1770 - 1870+

Hercules Humphreys (102)
HERCULES HUMPHREYS Resident of Elnsham, Oxfordshire : who at age 100 gave evidence at a trial, showing that he retained his faculties to the end. Date: 1698 - 1800

Sir James King Baronet (1830 - 1911), businessman and Lord Provost of Glasgow, Dean of Faculties, 1879 to 1882 and 1904 to 1910. He was also Chancellors Assessor, and was awarded an honorary LLD

Of folysshe Fesycyans and unlerned that onely folowe paractyke knowynge nought of
XJF486447 Of folysshe Fesycyans and unlerned that onely folowe paractyke knowynge nought of the speculacyon of theyr faculte

The Phrenologist. Phrenology, the assessment of a subjects mental faculties by study of the external conformation of the cranium

Most miraculous organ. Phrenology, the assessment of a subjects mental faculties by the study of the external conformation of the cranium. A phrenologist amazed by the head of his subject

Phrenology chart

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Faculties: Unveiling the Mysteries of Paranormal Phrenology" Delving into the depths of human cognition, "The Brain and Human Faculties, from Anatomia Mundini" offers a captivating glimpse into the intricate workings of our minds. This French edition unravels the secrets behind our intellectual prowess. Amidst its pages lies an intriguing article on "Grand Old Men, " distinguished older individuals whose wisdom and experience have shaped generations. Accompanied by black and white photographs, this piece pays homage to their remarkable contributions. Within these hallowed texts, we encounter a lithograph illustrating the brain's structure and main divisions. It serves as a visual guide through neural pathways that govern our thoughts, emotions, and actions. A symbolical head emerges from another lithograph, revealing the natural language spoken by our faculties. Each aspect represents a unique facet of human nature—reasoning, creativity, intuition—forming an intricate tapestry within us all. As we turn each page with anticipation, we stumble upon an engraving titled "March. " Its vibrant depiction showcases how faculties harmoniously march forward in unison towards progress and enlightenment. Phrenology takes center stage in yet another lithograph—a pseudoscience that once sought to understand personality traits based on cranial contours. Though now discredited scientifically, it remains a fascinating relic from history's vaults. Amongst these illustrious figures mentioned are Thomas Laugher (114) and Peter Garden (131), whose names echo through time as pioneers in unraveling mysteries surrounding faculties' complex nature. In this exploration of faculties' realm lies an invitation to comprehend ourselves better—to embrace both rationality and imagination; logic intertwined with emotion; knowledge fused with intuition. Let us embark on this journey together as we unlock the enigma within ourselves.