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Jim Bridger / Charles Marion Russell

Curatorial Remarks

The title of this bronze is misspelled in the inscription; it reads "Jim Bridges", but should be "Jim Bridger." The signature has very raised edges that were pushed up in the wax model by the tool. The bottom is covered with sheet metal.

Information given by Ann Boulton Young, Associate Conservator for the Gilcrease Museum, 2018

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Title(s): 
Jim Bridger
Creator(s): 
Charles Marion Russell (Artist)
Roman Bronze Works (Foundry)
Dr. Philip G. Cole Collection (Collection)
Culture: 
American
Date: 
modeled 1926; lost-wax cast circa 1926
Materials/Techniques: 
lost-wax cast in bronze
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Credit Line: 
Gift of the Thomas Gilcrease Foundation, 1955
Accession No: 
08.9
Previous Number(s): 
0837.9; 17820
Department: 
Not On View

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