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Bust of Martha Jane Hall

Artist: William Henry Rinehart, American, 1825-1874
Medium: Marble
Dates: 1874
Dimensions: 26 x 19 x 12 in. (66 x 48.3 x 30.5 cm)
Signature: On back side of base, below bust: "WM. H. RINEHART / SCULPT. 1874"
Collections: American Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 81.308
Credit Line: Gift of James Ricau
Image: Overall, 81.308.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Marble bust of middle-aged female, looking to the left; wavy hair in a bun; wearing low-cut gown that exposes shoulders; band around neckline gathers into ties in four places over smocked underdress with lacy edge; on pedestal base. Condition: Good

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