Reference number | MS/426/579 |
Alternative reference number | MS/426 p131 |
Level | Item |
Title | Copy letter from W [William] Sharpey, Secretary of the Royal Society; to Lord [Henry] Brougham |
Date | 16 January 1857 |
Description | Informs that following Mr Westmacott's examination of Newton's [Death] Mask, advises against taking a mould from it. Therefore regrets to announce a copy cannot be made from the original mask. Attaches [Richard] Westmacott's Report [not enclosed] and states the metal cast referred to belongs to Mr Weld, who will be prepared to lend it so a copy can be made. [See MS/426/576] |
Extent | 1p |
Format | Manuscript |
Access status | Open |
Related records in the catalogue | MS/426/576 |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | Name | Dates |
NA8151 | Brougham; Henry Peter (1778 - 1868); Baron Brougham and Vaux | 1778 - 1868 |
NA6317 | Westmacott; Richard (1799 - 1872) | 1799 - 1872 |