Marie Manning - Death Mask

Death Masks, 1849-1868   Collected by Dr Thomas Grierson for his museum at Thornhill, these death masks represent the Victorian interest in physiognomy - attempting to discover a persons' character from their physical features.   Marie Manning along with her husband Frederick was executed on 13 November 1849 outside Horsemonger Lane prison in London for the murder of Patrick O'Connor.  The case became known as the "Bermondsey Horror" and attracted huge public and media attention.  Marie Manning was included in Madame Tussaud's Chamber of Horrors.
Object no :
DMCP016a-b
Collection :
Police – Crime & Punishment
Creator :
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Place of Production :
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Dimensions :
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Materials :
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Location :
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Accession number :
DUMFM:1965.2139
Copyright :
Dumfries and Galloway Council
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