Cast of John Burroughs's Hand, 1917
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Artifact Overview
In 1917, the sculptor C. S. Pietro made this plaster cast from the hand of John Burroughs. Pietro had been commissioned by several wealthy individuals, including Henry Ford, to create statues of the well-known naturalist and writer. This cast allowed the artist to sculpt parts of his work when Burroughs was unavailable to model.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cast (Sculpture)
Date Made
1917
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
31.165.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Clara Barrus.
Material
Plaster
Color
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 8.25 in
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