John Hamer Sutcliffe (1867–1941)
John Hamer Sutcliffe (1867–1941)
John Hamer Sutcliffe (1867–1941)
John Hamer Sutcliffe (1867–1941)
John Hamer Sutcliffe (1867–1941)
John Hamer Sutcliffe (1867–1941)
John Hamer Sutcliffe (1867–1941)
John Hamer Sutcliffe (1867–1941)
John Hamer Sutcliffe (1867–1941)

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The sitter was an ophthalmic optician from Rochdale who set up an optical practice in Blackpool. He was the founder of the Museum and Library at the College of Optometrists.

College of Optometrists

London

Title

John Hamer Sutcliffe (1867–1941)

Date

1949

Medium

bronze & marble

Measurements

H 26 x W 17 x D 22 cm;
Plinth: H 15.2 x W 12.7 x D 12.7 cm

Accession number

LDBOA1999.896

Acquisition method

commissioned by the British Optical Association, 1949

Work type

Bust

Signature/marks description

on back: F. R. BEVAN '49

Inscription description

plaque on plinth: John Hamer Sutcliffe OBE, FBOA Hons F. Inst P. / Secretary / British Optical Association 1895–1940

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41–42 Craven Street, London, Greater London WC2N 5NG England

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