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Unknown Woman

Roundel
ca. 1850 - ca. 1898 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a model for a commemorative medal, as yet untraced, made by George Gammon Adams.

George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square.

The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleUnknown Woman (named collection)
Materials and techniques
White wax on slate
Brief description
Roundel, model for a medal, white wax on slate, Bust of young woman, by George Gammon Adams, English, second half of nineteenth century
Physical description
Bust to right in profile of young woman wearing earring and Victorian dress.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 6.1cm
Credit line
Given by Miss I.D. Adams
Object history
Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980.
Subject depicted
Summary
This is a model for a commemorative medal, as yet untraced, made by George Gammon Adams.

George Gammon Adams (b. 1821-1898) was a portrait sculptor and medallist. He designed and exhibited prize medals for the Great Exhibition. In 1852 he was chosen to model the death mask of Wellington. One of his public monuments is the 'Napier' statue in Trafalgar square.

The roundel was among the items given to the Museum by I. D. Adams, the daughter of George Gammon Adams, in 1980. In total, 196 items were included in the Adams gift, which consisted of many models for medals as well as the busts and figurative sculpture. In most instances it is not possible to date conclusively the many models included in this gift.
Collection
Accession number
A.200-1980

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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