April 1, 2024
1950s Phrenology Head by Edward Boehm
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1950s Phrenology Head by Edward Boehm This is a beautiful Phrenology Head made by noted sculptor Edward Marshall Boehm in the 1950s. It was made for the Schering Pharmaceutical Company to advertise their new drug called "Etrafon". The seldom found phrenology head is 5" tall with highly detail head analysis areas shown and the "Etrafon" drug advertisement stamped on back. On the bottom is sculptor's name "Boehm". Etrafon is an antipsychotic drug of intermediate potency used in the treatment of disorganized and psychotic thinking and sometimes used to help treat false perceptions, hallucinations and delusions. Thus, the infamous phrenology diagnosis head that L.N. Fowler made famous in the 1800s was used to advertise the new drug. Only a few of these unique phrenology heads were made and were given to doctors to help promote the drug. This rare and seldom found 50+ year old piece is in excellent condition and will highlight any collection of antique medical memorabilia. $5.95 s+h Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Vendio!
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