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The statue sits upon a simple chair, largely obscured by her shroud, whilst a mirror lies discarded at her feet. This mirror and chair rest upon an octagonal base.
The statue has been mounted upon a column-style plinth. The plinth has a red and black marble surround, mounted with black marble terminals.
Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield
Title
The Reading Girl
Date
1883
Medium
white marble
Measurements
H 150 x W 70 x D 70 cm (E);
Plinth: H 80 x W (?) x D (?) cm (E)
Accession number
1984.1.58
Acquisition method
bequeathed
Work type
Sculpture
Lichfield Cathedral
The Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS13 7LD England
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