Bust of John Dalton, chemist and natural philosopher (1766-1844)

Object Name
Object Type
Category
Sculptures
Date
19th century
Medium
ivory
Credit Line
The Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Object Number
AGOID.107279
Location
AGO, Gallery 113 Thomson European, South Case, Centre Shelf 2
Overall: 21.4 x 15 cm (8 7/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
Inscription
Inscribed on reverse, carved and inked: Chantrey Fec.t/1840 Cheverton Sc.
Markings
Paper label on bottom of pedestal: BP. CHEVERTON, SCULPT./[ ] Pratt Street - Camden Town/Please do not touch b /Ivory.
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