| Description Of Item | Illustration from the collection of Alexander Morison. Similar to plate 44 of Morison’s 'The Physiognomy of Mental Diseases' (1840). Unsigned [Alexander Johnston].
'Portrait of R. N., aged 35, a married female who had been deserted by her husband; this female, who is naturally of a timid disposition, is persuaded that she is condemned to eternal flames, and is continually saying, “Oh, how shall I bear to be burnt for ever!” “Oh dear! oh dear! what shall I do, how shall I bear it!”
She has been in her present state more than a year. All the usual remedies, including the warm bath and the douche, have been employed, without any relief.' |