Henry Ware Jr. (1794 -1843) 19th-20th century

Editor: This is a bronze relief plaque of Henry Ware Jr. by Jane Winsor. It seems like a memorial piece. What can you tell me about its historical context? Curator: These portrait plaques, often displayed in institutional settings like Harvard, served to immortalize figures deemed important to the institution's history and legacy. How do you think this imagery reinforces the power dynamics within the university? Editor: It's like a visual reminder of who shaped the institution. Thanks, that gives me a new perspective. Curator: Indeed. It prompts us to consider whose stories are told and whose are left out, influencing our understanding of history itself.