The Epworth Collection

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moulded horn miniature bust of George Whitfield

Moulded horn miniature bust of George Whitfield in the manner of Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784) portrait (c1769) with mother of pearl preaching bands. The bust is moulded in either ox or buffalo horn on an integral oblong socle with chamfered corners. The hair is a wig with a large roll of hair resting on the shoulders. There is one frown mark on the face. The gown has full folds meeting on the middle.

Category: bust

Production Date: 1830-1840

Inscription:

- on the front of the socle in relief on a slight curve

Rev G Whitfield

Measurements:

overall height of bust
height 77mm
width across shoulders
width 40mm

Object Number: 2001-188

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