Oliver Wendell Holmes, Snr (1809-94)
Manufacturer:
J. M. D. & Sons
Sculptor:
Morse, Sidney
On the reverse of the bust in ink:
'For him in vain the envious seasons roll who bears eternal summers in his soul. Holmes.'
History note: The estate of G. D. V. Glynn
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax from the estate of G. D. V. Glynn, and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 25.6 cm
Length: 15.1 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2016-01-25) by H.M. Government
Base Length 7.9 cm Width 7.1 cm
Accession number: C.873-2016
Primary reference Number: 215875
Old number: 265
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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