The Duchess of Gloucester (1776-1857) as a child
Relief
ca. 1785 (made)
ca. 1785 (made)
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This wax bust and mould represents the Duchess of Gloucester (b. 1776; d. 1857) as a child. It is signed and modelled by Hart, a wax modeller so far not indentified. At the back is says, 'Mary, fourth daughter of George III, born 25. April 1776. Modelled by Hart'.
Object details
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| Title | The Duchess of Gloucester (1776-1857) as a child (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Wax |
| Brief description | Wax, relief, The Duchess of Gloucester (1776-1857) as a child, English, about 1785 |
| Physical description | Relief in pink wax and mould. Bust in high relief. It shows a young girl facing half right. She wears a bonnet of ribbons and frills and a low-necked dress with a scallopped edge. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'MARY FOURTH DAUGHTER / of / GEORGE III / born / 25 APRIL / 1776 / MODELLED BY / HART'. Note Written on the back. |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs Baynes |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Mrs. Baynes. |
| Summary | This wax bust and mould represents the Duchess of Gloucester (b. 1776; d. 1857) as a child. It is signed and modelled by Hart, a wax modeller so far not indentified. At the back is says, 'Mary, fourth daughter of George III, born 25. April 1776. Modelled by Hart'. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.22-1950 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2004 |
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