The Springfield Museum of Fine Art in Springfield, MA has a large collection
of plaster casts similar to those at the V&A.   The were researched,
restored and reinstalled in the late 1970s, so the information about their
production and acquisition may still be easily available.

Ellen B. Cutler
LNB Associates: writing, editing, proofreading and research services
Aberdeen, MD  21001

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From: Redcliffe State Historic Site
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Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 2:06 PM
Subject: Re: Plaster (Chalkware) Bust Research Help


> Here at Redcliffe Plantation we have a collection of plaster busts we
> believe were purchased in Europe during the nineteenth century.  Apart
from
> that we don't know anything about the busts and we are having a tough time
> researching them.  Any references or information would be appreciated.
> Fielding Freed
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