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Illustration from the collection of Alexander Morison. Plate 24 of Morison’s 'The Physiognomy of Mental Diseases' (1840). Signed A J [Alexander Johnston].

'J. O., aged 38, a Gardener.

The misconduct of an only daughter gave this patient much…

Illustration from the collection of Alexander Morison. Signed Chas Gow.

Illustration from the collection of Alexander Morison. Signed C Gow. Reproduced in Morison’s 'Outlines of Lectures' (1848) plate 11.

'Richard G: Aged forty-seven, formerly a labourer, was admitted into the Surrey Asylum labouring under an…

Illustration from the collection of Alexander Morison. Plate 63 of Morison’s 'The Physiognomy of Mental Diseases' (1840). Unsigned [Alexander Johnston].

'Portrait of E. H., aged 50; married, with a family.

This woman has experienced frequent…

Illustration from the collection of Alexander Morison. Signed C G [Charles Gow].

Illustration from the collection of Alexander Morison. Plate 64 of Morison’s 'The Physiognomy of Mental Diseases' (1840). Signed A J [Alexander Johnston].

'Portrait of J. C, aged 40.

This man has a perpetual craving for strong drink and…

Illustration from the collection of Alexander Morison. Signed Chas Gow.

Illustration from the collection of Alexander Morison. Plate 80 of Morison’s 'The Physiognomy of Mental Diseases' (1840). Unsigned [François Rochard].

'Portrait of E. H.; aged 18.

The head of this idiot is very small and depressed in the…

Illustration from the collection of Alexander Morison. Unsigned.

Illustration from the collection of Alexander Morison. Unsigned [Alexander Johnston].