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American Phrenology head of Fowlers & Wells Phrenological Cabinet New York
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Haarlem, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1040417754602
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