19th century, painted composition with glass eyes, mounted to a wood plaque with iron chain, interior of the bust is inscribed in pencil "To Dr. J.E. Morgan from (illegible) / From sale of furniture, (illegible) of late Hon. Thos. Swann, (illegible) Gov. of Maryland. Dec. 5, 1885."

12 x 12 x 10 in.

Estate of the Late Richard Rivoire, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Thomas Swann (1809-1883) is a noted American politician serving as governor of Maryland, US representative and mayor of Baltimore during the third quarter of the 19th century.

Small chips near screw mounts; overall good condition with expected rusting to iron.