James McCosh (1811-1894)
James McCosh (1811-1894)
James McCosh (1811-1894)
James McCosh (1811-1894)
James McCosh (1811-1894)
James McCosh (1811-1894)
James McCosh (1811-1894)
James McCosh (1811-1894)

Currently not on view

James McCosh (1811-1894)

John Massey Rhind, American, born Scotland, 1860–1936
Located in East Pyne Tower
PP38
This sculpture of James McCosh is located on the clock tower of East Pyne Hall, along with those of other notable Princeton alumni. The building was designed in the late nineteenth century by William Appleton Potter, who designed several other buildings on Princeton’s campus, including Alexander Hall.

Information

Title
James McCosh (1811-1894)
Maker
John Massey Rhind
Medium
Stone
Dimensions
Slightly larger than life
Credit Line
Princeton University, gift of Mrs. Percy R. Pyne
Object Number
PP38
Culture
American
Type
architectural elements, sculpture
Materials
stone
Subject
presidents, teachers, figures (representations), men, portraits, books

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