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Institution of Mechanical Engineers
London
Title
George Stephenson (1781–1848)
Date
1844
Medium
marble
Measurements
H 70 x W 52 x D 25 cm;
Plinth: H 113 x W 40 x D 40 cm
Accession number
STE/1/6/9
Acquisition method
presented by Douglas F. Fox, 1947
Work type
Bust
Signature/marks description
verso: J Pitts Scuplt 1844
Inscription description
on base: GEORGE STEPHENSON 1781–1848 / on plinth: PRESENTED / 1947 / BY F. DOUGLAS FOX / GRANDSON OF / SIR CHARLES FOX / TO WHOM THE BUST / WAS PRESENTED / BY / GEORGE / STEPHENSON
