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Artist
Malvina Cornell Hoffman, 15 Jun 1885 - 10 Jul 1966
Sitter
William Francis Gibbs, 24 Aug 1886 - 6 Sep 1967
Date
1956
Type
Sculpture
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
49.5cm (19 1/2"), Accurate
Topic
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie
William Francis Gibbs: Male
William Francis Gibbs: Science and Technology\Engineer\Naval architect
William Francis Gibbs: Science and Technology\Engineer\Marine engineer
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Vera Gravath Gibbs in memory of her husband William Francis Gibbs
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Object number
NPG.68.2
Provenance
Sitter’s widow, Vera Cravath Gibbs [1896-1985]; gift to NPG 1968
