Sir William Blackstone (1723-1780)
Relief
late 18th century or early 19th century (made)
late 18th century or early 19th century (made)
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This portrait in coloured wax depicts Sir William Blackstone, who is shown nearly full face, wearing the wig, and ermine and scarlet robe of his office. Sir William Blackstone was made a judge in 1770.
Object details
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| Title | Sir William Blackstone (1723-1780) |
| Materials and techniques | Wax |
| Brief description | Wax, English, by Samuel Percy (1750-1820), late 18th or early 19th century |
| Physical description | Portrait relief in coloured wax, in an oval frame. Blackstone is shown nearly full face wearing the wig and ermine and scarlet robe of his offices. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Alfred Reynolds |
| Object history | Given with numbers 39, and 41 to 43-1940 by Mr Alfred Reynolds. |
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| Summary | This portrait in coloured wax depicts Sir William Blackstone, who is shown nearly full face, wearing the wig, and ermine and scarlet robe of his office. Sir William Blackstone was made a judge in 1770. |
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| Accession number | A.40-1940 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2004 |
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