'A countenance of scorn and derision and a morose, envious countenance' Size:S: 45 x 30cm Regiae Societatis Socius

Regiae Societatis Socius

The Times had

hands a puzzled yokel his franchise

December 24

'A countenance of scorn and derision and a morose, envious countenance' Size:S: 45 x 30cm Regiae Societatis SociusIllustration of a face showing scorn or derision and a face showing an expression of envy. Image 1 Parsons suggests that 'as soon as the mind suggests a contempt for persons or things [] the first muscles that begin to act are [] on one side only, whereby the side of the upper lip is pull'd up, so as to shew [sic] the teeth []'. Parsons also suggests an inclination to wrinkle the nose. Image 2 The act of frowning with a malicious grin. The brow is