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Sir Samuel Bentham, naval engineer

Miniature
ca. 1793 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Miniature on ivory depicting a quarter length portrait of Sir Samuel Bentham, naval engineer.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSir Samuel Bentham, naval engineer (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Portrait miniature on ivory
Brief description
Portrait miniature on ivory by Henry Edridge depicting Sir Samuel Bentham, naval engineer. Great Britain, ca. 1793.
Physical description
Miniature on ivory depicting a quarter length portrait of Sir Samuel Bentham, naval engineer.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.875in
  • Width: 2.35in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Given by Lady Bentham
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
47-1886

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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