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

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

Cast of John Burroughs's Hand, 1917