John Gorham Palfrey (1796-1881)
SculptureAmerican19th century

John Gorham Palfrey (1796-1881)

1892

Artists

William Wetmore StoryArtist
John Gorham PalfreySitter
Classification
Sculpture
Technique
Relief
Medium
Marble
Culture
American
Century
19th century
Division
European and American Art
Department
Harvard University Portrait Collection

Dimensions

88.3 x 71 x 13 cm (34 3/4 x 27 15/16 x 5 1/8 in.)

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