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around his chest while he holds a walking stick in his right hand. Near his right foot is a book and a lock box. Signatures from the foundry (Gruet Jne Fdeur) and sculptor (T. H. BARTLETT / PARIS / 1874) are located on the bronze base of the sculpture, while the front of the pedestal bears the following inscription: HORACE WELLS / THE DISCOVERER OF / ANAESTHESIA. / DECEMBER 1844.
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