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A morphological comparison between a death mask of the American Prophet Joseph Smith and a photograph likely to depict him

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2022
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Henneberg, M., Lucas, T., & Hatfield, D. (2022). A morphological comparison between a death mask of the American Prophet Joseph Smith and a photograph likely to depict him. Anthropological Review, 85(4), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.18778/1898-6773.85.4.01

Abstract

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Abstract

Application of forensic identification methods to establish authenticity of a historical photograph is made. Joseph Smith Junior was the Prophet and founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as Mormons. In 1844 Joseph and his brother Hyrum were shot and killed by a mob of angry men who opposed his church and its followers. Shortly after death, Joseph’s face was moulded, and a death mask was made. Photography was invented during the life of Joseph Smith Jnr and there are reports that he had a daguerr

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Creators (Authors)

  • Henneberg, Maciej
  • Lucas, Teghan
  • Hatfield, Debra

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85

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4

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1

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13

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Anthropology, Health (social science)

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English

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2022-01-03

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2023-01-12

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1898-6773

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26 since deposited on 2023-01-12
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Henneberg, M., Lucas, T., & Hatfield, D. (2022). A morphological comparison between a death mask of the American Prophet Joseph Smith and a photograph likely to depict him. Anthropological Review, 85(4), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.18778/1898-6773.85.4.01

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