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Portrait bust of Sir Henry Parkes cast by Samuel Slater
Object No. A5199
Portrait bust, 'Sir Henry Parkes', bronze, casting by Samuel Slater/T Green & Co, Sydney, Australia, [1900-1912]
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Summary
Physical Description
Portrait bust depicting the head, shoulders and upper torso of Sir Henry Parkes, the father of Australian Federation, stands on a circular pedestal, entirely cast in bronze, the bronze has been finished with a black pigment which has worn away in places. The title "Sir Henry Parkes G.C.M.G", is engraved into the front, lower, edge of the pedestal. The bust was cast by Samuel Slater of T Green & Co Pty Ltd, of Sydney, in the early 20th Century (c. 1900-1912). The sculptor is unknown.
DIMENSIONS
Height
810 mm
Width
575 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
Sculptor unknown Bronze casting by Samuel Slater, co Founder of the T Green & Co Pty Ltd, brass and gunmetal founders, of Sydney.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of L SLATER, 1850
Acquisition Date
7 September 1962
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