A Modern Facial Goniometer
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Title
A Modern Facial Goniometer
Subject
anatomy, crime, nineteenth century, phrenology, crainiology, head, skull
Description
This object is a modern facial goniometer that measures the skull. Skull mesuresments were used to assume certain chacteristics based on the principles of phrenology. This object is accompied by a worksheet intended for 8th or 9th grade students to work through in order learn about the biased and unethical tendecies of phrenology. A maker's statement is also included with reflection on the object.
Creator
Claire Mohandiss
Source
Original-Claire Mohandiss
Publisher
Claire Mohandiss
Date
April 21st, 2020
Contributor
Claire Mohandiss
Relation
"A Definition of Phrenology"
Format
wood; still image; online word document
Language
English
Type
wood; still image; online word document
Coverage
nineteenth century phrenology
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
wood tool
Files
Citation
Claire Mohandiss, “A Modern Facial Goniometer,” Enlightenmens, accessed March 21, 2023, http://enlightenmens.lmc.gatech.edu/items/show/1071.