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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Snr (1809-94): C.873-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Snr (1809-94)

Maker(s)

Manufacturer: J. M. D. & Sons
Sculptor: Morse, Sidney

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Description

On the reverse of the bust in ink:
'For him in vain the envious seasons roll who bears eternal summers in his soul. Holmes.'

Notes

History note: The estate of G. D. V. Glynn

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax from the estate of G. D. V. Glynn, and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 25.6 cm
Length: 15.1 cm
Width: 12.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Boston ⪼ USA

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2016-01-25) by H.M. Government

Components of the work

Base Length 7.9 cm Width 7.1 cm

Materials used in production

Parian (porcelain)

Techniques used in production

Slip casting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: PUBLISHED BY J. M. C D & S. BOSTON
  • Location: Side of socle
  • Method of creation: Marked
  • Type: Maker's name
  • Text: SIDNEY MORSE SCULPT
  • Location: Other side of socle
  • Method of creation: Marked
  • Type: Maker's name

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.873-2016
Primary reference Number: 215875
Old number: 265
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 25 May 2017 Updated: Friday 24 May 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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