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Van Valkenburgh, Robert B., 1821-1888 [Plaster bust of Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00686.37 Author/Creator: Van Valkenburgh, Robert B., 1821-1888 Place Written: s.l. Type: Sculpture Date: circa 1860-1870 Pagination: 1 plaster bust Order a Copy

Lifesize gilded plaster bust of Robert with a few areas of gilt loss.

Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit, fl. 1850-1905

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