Bust of John Steven Henslow (1796-1861), Professor of Botany, Cambridge, 1825-61, Founder of the Botanical Museum, Cambridge
Sculptor: Woolner, Thomas
White marble, posthumous. The sitter is turned, facing and looking towards the front. He is bare-headed, with thick long hair and curly side-whiskers. He wears a jacket and waistcoat, with stock tied in a bow.
Given by H. Christy
Height: 65.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1862-10-26) by Christy, H.
19th Century, Mid#
Victoria
Production date:
AD 1861
Deposited in the Botanical Museum, 1910.
Carving : White marble
Accession number: M.1-1862
Primary reference Number: 30921
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_1_1862
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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