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Norton, Carl H., II,
Portrait male -- Bing, Elijah Lutrell
Occupation -- Education
Occupation -- Other
Ethnic -- African American
Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- Tampa
Sculpture
(Portrait Bust of E. L. Bing), (sculpture).
Artist:
Norton, Carl H., II, sculptor.
Title:
(Portrait Bust of E. L. Bing), (sculpture).
Dates:
1992. Dedicated April 26, 1992.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze with dark brown patina; Base: possibly plaster, painted.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 16 x 10 x 8 in.; Base: 48 x 12 x 12 in.
Inscription:
(On back of shoulders:) C H Norton 92 signed
Description:
Bust of E. L. Bing sits atop a decoratively carved base in an open-roofed atrium of an elementary school.
Subject:
Portrait male -- Bing, Elijah Lutrell -- Head
Occupation -- Education -- Principal
Occupation -- Other -- Reformer
Ethnic -- African American
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- Tampa
Sculpture
Owner:
E.L. Bing Elementary School, 6409 36th Avenue South, Tampa, Florida 33619
Remarks:
Sculpture was originally to be installed in front of school, but was instead installed in the atrium for maximum visibility. E. L. Bing was a Hillsborough County educator and Civil Rights activist. IAS files include a related article from the Tampa Tribune April 26, 1992 and a copy of the dedication program.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Florida, Tampa survey, 1994.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS FL000241
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