A Biographical Dictionary of Sculptors in Britain, 1660-1851
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Surname
Braithwaite
Alternative Surname
First Name
William
Initial of Surname
B
Year of Birth/Baptism
1757
Flourished
Year of Death
Biographical Details
He was born on 13 October 1757 and on 31 July 1771 was apprenticed to John Walsh. He joined the Royal Academy Schools on 25 March 1776 and in 1782 won a medal (1). Nothing more is known of him.
Literary References: Hutchison 1960-62, 142; Gunnis 1968, 60
Archival References: TNA Apprenticeship Lists, in GPC
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