Head of Youthful Queen Victoria
Roundel
ca. 1850 - 1898 (made)
ca. 1850 - 1898 (made)
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This is a roundel / model of hardended red wax for a commemorative medal (as yet untraced) depicting the youthful Queen Victoria, and is 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.
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
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| Title | Head of Youthful Queen Victoria (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Hardened red wax |
| Brief description | Roundel / model, hardended red wax, for a commemorative medal, depicting Head of Queen Victoria, by George Gammon Adams, English, second half of 19th century |
| Physical description | Head to left in profile of Queen Victoria. Her hair is caught into a plaited bun at the back with a long thin plait passing in front of her hair and incorporated into bun behind. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss I.D. Adams |
| Object history | Given by Miss I.D. Adams, daughter of George Gammon Adams in 1980. |
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| Summary | This is a roundel / model of hardended red wax for a commemorative medal (as yet untraced) depicting the youthful Queen Victoria, and is 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. |
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| Accession number | A.172-1980 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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