Andrews Norton [photograph], [ca. 1850-1854].

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Andrews Norton [photograph], [ca. 1850-1854].

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Half-plate daguerreotype in oversize leather case of a portrait bust of the Biblical scholar Andrews Norton (1786-1853), probably sculpted by the artist Shobal Vail Clevenger (1812-1843), circa 1840. The photograph was taken by an unknown photographer between 1850-1854. Enclosed is a note in an unknown hand identifying the photograph.

1 photograph : daguerreotype, b&w ; visible oval image 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 cm. (half-plate), in case 18 x 15 cm.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Norton, Andrews, 1786-1853

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Andrews Norton received his A.B. from Harvard in 1804. Norton became a tutor in 1811, was Librarian of the Harvard College Library 1813-1821, Dexter Lecturer on Biblical Literature 1813-1819, and Dexter Professor of Sacred Literature, 1819-1830. From the description of [Student themes] , ca. 1803. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 77072624 Author, Biblical scholar, and educator Andrews Norton was born in Hingham, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard in 1804. Aft...

Clevenger, Shobal Vail (American sculptor, 1812-1843)

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