FDA-Sc.49-2017
Parts
Object number
FDA-Sc.49-2017
Object type
Identification
Title
Winthrop Mackworth Praed
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
'Many Old Etonians, still in the enjoyment of good health and spirits, can recall the first School Library in Weston's Yard. It formed part of " New Buildings," which were built in the reign of Hawtrey in 1846... It was furnished with... the bust of Praed...'
['The School Library', Eton College Chronicle, No.1301, Thursday, February 3, 1910, p.621]
['The School Library', Eton College Chronicle, No.1301, Thursday, February 3, 1910, p.621]
Other number
FDA-A.151-2010
Description
Content (person)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 740mm
width (actual size): 570mm
depth (actual size): 270mm
width (actual size): 570mm
depth (actual size): 270mm
Inscription
Signed and dated 'C. Smith 1841'
Material
marble
Production
Person
Smith, C. (Sculptor)
Date
1841
History and association
Object history note
Exhibited: Royal Academy, London, 1841, catalogue no. 1313
References
• Gunnis, R., Dictionary of British Scultpors 1660-1851 (p.355)
