John Purviance

Sculpture

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Name/Title

John Purviance

Entry/Object ID

Purviance, John

Description

A balding man with sideburns, spectaches, and wearing a high collar and jacket.

Type of Sculpture

Relief

Artwork Details

Medium

Wax

Collection

Private Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1806 - 1854

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Born to Robert and Frances Purviance, Judge John Purviance served as associate judge of the old County Court, Baltimore County, MD. He died on September 22, 1854 and is buried in Green Mount Cemetery in Baltimore.

Create Date

September 29, 2026

Update Date

September 29, 2026