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(The Doughboys), (sculpture). Artist:  Lambert, C. W., designer. Title:  (The Doughboys), (sculpture). Dates:  Dedicated Nov. 11, 1933. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Bedford stone. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. 9 ft. 7 in. x 124 in. x 38 in.; Base: H. 2 1/2 ft. x 130 in. x 40 in. Inscription:  (On front of stele:) ERECTED IN HONOR/OF THE NOBLE SONS/OF WASHINGTON COUNTY/THEY SERVED THAT LIBERTY SHALL/NOT PERISH FROM THE EARTH/1917 - WORLD WAR - 1918/NOT LEST WE FORGET/BUT LEST POSTERITY SHOULD FAIL TO KNOW/THEIR NAMES ARE RECORDED IN THE/WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT CLERK'S OFFICE unsigned Description:  Sculpture consisting of a central inscribed stele flanked by standing figures of a World War I Doughboy (proper left) and a World War I sailor (proper right); sculpture supported on a low, stepped base. Doughboy stands at attention, whereas sailor stands at parade rest; both are dressed in uniform. Doughboy grips barrel of rifle with proper right hand (butt of gun rests on ground, adjacent to feet); sword hangs at proper left hip. On stele, above inscription, is an eagle in relief, its wings outspread and an unfurling banner in its beak. Subject:  History -- United States -- World War I Occupation -- Military -- Soldier Occupation -- Military -- Sailor Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform Animal -- Bird -- Eagle Object -- Weapon -- Gun Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Kentucky -- Springfield Sculpture Owner:  Washington County Court House, Main Street, Lawn, Springfield, Kentucky 40069 Remarks:  Lambert designed the monument, which was dedicated on Veterans Day, 1933. IAS files contain copy of article from Springfield Sun, Nov. 11, 1933, which states that a bronze plaque was to be added to the monument bearing the names of the veterans honored. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kentucky survey, 1993. 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 KY000003   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture KY000003 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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