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The Back of the Hand: The Graven Palm, Figure 5
The back of an upright hand is drawn with a spread thumb, clearly marked knuckles and fine lines near the joints. The fingertips have different lengths and outlines. Labelled Figure 5 in The Graven Palm, the image gives the manual a comparison of the hand’s outer form beyond the palm lines. The restrained drawing keeps shape and joint structure prominent.
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Illustrator not identified. "The Back of the Hand: The Graven Palm, Figure 5" [editorial title]. In The Graven Palm: A Manual of the Science of Palmistry, Mrs. Robinson. 1911 edition, 1911, Edward Arnold. Source scan leaf 62. Lumitheca. /gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0147-0060
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Illustrator not identified. The Back of the Hand: The Graven Palm, Figure 5. The Graven Palm: A Manual of the Science of Palmistry. Scan leaf 62. Lumitheca. https://lumitheca.com/gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0147-0060