Greene Vardiman Black

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Bronze bust of Greene Vardiman Black (Dean of Northwestern University Dental School, 1897-1915) by sculptor R. W. Bock. Bust measures 35.56 cm H x 40.64 cm W x 29.21 cm D, base measures: 40.64 cm W x 29.21 cm D. Base includes name. Photo of bust housed in Galter Health Sciences Library, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. The life-size bust was presented by the Northwestern University Dental School graduating class of 1905 and presented during Commencement Exercises, May 4, 1905. At one time, it was was housed in the Dental Hall of Fame, Ward Building 10th floor, Northwestern University, Chicago campus. (Source: Commencement Exercises Program of Northwestern University Dental School, May 4, 1905; Source: internal inventory, March 6, 1996.)

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