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William Whewell D.D. FRS (1794-1866): M.2-1978

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William Whewell D.D. FRS (1794-1866)

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Woolner, Thomas

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Description

Figure. Plaster, cast.

Notes

History note: Woolner's Studio Sale, 1913, lot 67. Found at Boreham House, a former home of Woolner's daughter.

Legal notes

Given by Miss D. James

Measurements and weight

Height: 59.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1978) by James, D.

Dating

19th Century, third quarter#
Victoria I
Production date: circa AD 1872

Note

Plaster model for the marble in Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge.

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Materials used in production

Plaster

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Plaster, cast

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.2-1978
Primary reference Number: 29365
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_2_1978
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 5 December 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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