Pseudoscience Collection

A Phrenological Map Of The Human Brain

Mr Samuel Bloor water diviner of Okengates. 16th September 1938

A Phrenological Map Of The Human Brain. From Virtues Household Physician, Published London 1924

The Late Mr. George Combe, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Late Mr. George Combe, 1858. Scottish lawyer and promoter of the pseudoscience of phrenology. Portrait from a lithograph by Schenck and McFarlane

The Visit to the Phrenologist, between 1871 and 1879. Creator: Cham
The Visit to the Phrenologist, between 1871 and 1879

Men trying on wigs, 1800-1805. Creator: Jacob Smies
Men trying on wigs, 1800-1805. A frenologist is looking for the right wig at a wig maker's shop. A large group of so-called scientists watches

Omer Pacha - from a photograph by Mr. Robertson, of Constantinople, 1854. Creators: Unknown, Smyth
Omer Pacha - from a photograph by Mr. Robertson, of Constantinople, 1854. The portrait realises the most striking characteristics of the physiognomy of Omer Pacha...He wears a fez cap

Diagram of right hand used for palm reading showing multitude of information amongst palmar flexion creases

The Phrenological and Mesmeric Chart (litho)
977893 The Phrenological and Mesmeric Chart (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Phrenological and Mesmeric Chart.); © Look and Learn

Graphology - the study of character through handwriting (chromolitho)
724810 Graphology - the study of character through handwriting (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Graphology - the study of character through handwriting)

Phrenological Head and Chart, pub. 1857 (colour litho)
2909590 Phrenological Head and Chart, pub. 1857 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Bottle which contained anti-hysteria water, from the Fonderia di Sua Altezza Reale, Officina Profumo
3658024 Bottle which contained anti-hysteria water, from the Fonderia di Sua Altezza Reale, Officina Profumo, Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Goniometer Measuring Human Skull, 1810 (engraving)
2622470 Goniometer Measuring Human Skull, 1810 (engraving) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a goniometer measuring a human skull)

illustration of "Monstrum Marinum rudimenta habitus Episcopi referens"
828944 illustration of " Monstrum Marinum rudimenta habitus Episcopi referens" from Aldrovandis History of Monsters, 1642 (woodcut) by Italian School

The Boy - What Will he Become? (colour litho)
668689 The Boy - What Will he Become? (colour litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boy - What Will he Become)

Personality analysis using x-rays (b / w photo)
6000728 Personality analysis using x-rays (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Personality analysis using x-rays)

Lisbon, MS 52-XIII-18 f. 1r, miniature representing the correspondences between the organs
LRI3725850 Lisbon, MS 52-XIII-18 f.1r, miniature representing the correspondences between the organs and the planets and the influence of the stars on the moods

illustration of "Gallus monstrosus"from Aldrovandis
828949 illustration of " Gallus monstrosus" from Aldrovandis History of Monsters, 1642 (woodcut) by Italian School

Uri Geller, Illusionist, 1st November 1974

A chart of the human head and shoulders. It shows phrenological, astrological, seasonal and emotional areas

Phrenological Illustration Showing The Psychological Relations Of The Brain. From A 19Th Century Print

April Postcard by Joseph Speybrouck. 1928, April Postcard by Joseph Speybrouck

Items needed to calculate astrological charts, including a calculator, discs showing signs of the zodiac, paper, pen

PHRENOLOGY, 19th CENTURY. A French phrenological chart, 19th century

PHRENOLOGY, 1867. Advertisement for the American Phrenological Journal, 1867

Cancer Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Cancer Serigraph Postcard

Gemini Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Gemini Serigraph Postcard

Sagittarius Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Sagittarius Serigraph Postcard

Virgo Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Virgo Serigraph Postcard

Pisces Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Pisces Serigraph Postcard

Aquarius Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Aquarius Serigraph Postcard

Libra Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Libra Serigraph Postcard

Taurus Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Taurus Serigraph Postcard

Aries Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Aries Serigraph Postcard

If You Are a Girlie and Born in Feb. Postcard. ca. 1900, If You Are a Girlie and Born in Feb. Postcard

Capricornus Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Capricornus Serigraph Postcard

Leo Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Leo Serigraph Postcard

Scorpio Serigraph Postcard. ca. 1900-1920, Scorpio Serigraph Postcard

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"Pseudoscience: Unveiling the Curious World of Quackery and Speculation" Step back in time to September 16th, 1938, when Mr. Samuel Bloor mesmerized Okengates as a water diviner. His mystical abilities captivated the imagination of many, but was it science or pseudoscience? Delving deeper into the realm of pseudoscience, we stumble upon a phrenological map of the human brain from London's Virtues Household Physician in 1924. This controversial practice claimed that personality traits could be determined by examining bumps on one's head. A lithograph titled "The Phrenological and Mesmeric Chart" further entices our curiosity. It showcases an amalgamation of questionable theories that attempted to explain mysterious phenomena through mesmerism and phrenology. Moving away from cranial examinations, we encounter illustrations such as "Pseudophyseter" from Aldrovandis' collection – a peculiar creature with mythical qualities that blurred the lines between reality and fiction. Intriguingly bizarre is an illustration called "Monstrum tetrachiron alatum capite humano aurito, " depicting a fantastical being with four wings and a human-like head adorned with ears. Such depictions fueled fascination while blurring scientific boundaries. Graphology enters the stage –the study of character through handwriting– represented by a chromolitho showcasing its claims to unveil hidden truths about individuals based solely on their penmanship. Another captivating image emerges: "Monstrosae cuiusdam Chimaerae. " Aldrovandis' work continues to astound us with this depiction of a monstrous chimera, challenging conventional understanding yet captivating minds throughout history. Further exploring Aldrovandis' enigmatic world leads us to an illustration titled "Infans capitibus Animalium, " where infants are depicted sporting animal heads—a surreal concept that defies rationality but sparks the imagination.