Cast of an Unidentified Child’s Left Hand (two fingers partially missing)

Hiram Powers, Cast of an Unidentified Child's Left Hand (two fingers partially missing), n.d., plaster and metal, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase in memory of Ralph Cross Johnson, 1968.155.148A-C
Hiram Powers, Cast of an Unidentified Child's Left Hand (two fingers partially missing), n.d., plaster and metal, overall: 1 589 143 12 in. (4.223.58.9 cm) part A (hand): 1 587 343 12 in. (4.219.88.9 cm) part B (finger): 782 3858 in. (2.36.11.7 cm) part C (finger): 581 3458 in. (1.74.51.7 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase in memory of Ralph Cross Johnson, 1968.155.148A-C
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Artwork Details

Title
Cast of an Unidentified Child’s Left Hand (two fingers partially missing)
Artist
Date
n.d.
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
overall: 1 589 143 12 in. (4.223.58.9 cm) part A (hand): 1 587 343 12 in. (4.219.88.9 cm) part B (finger): 782 3858 in. (2.36.11.7 cm) part C (finger): 581 3458 in. (1.74.51.7 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase in memory of Ralph Cross Johnson
Mediums
Mediums Description
plaster and metal
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure — fragment — hand
Object Number
1968.155.148A-C

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Date1907
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