Out in the Rain, (sculpture).

Out in the Rain, (sculpture).

J. W. Fiske Iron Works, founder. (possibly by)

Out in the Rain, (sculpture).

Children with the Green Umbrella, (sculpture).

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Sculpture: zinc; base: galvanized steel.

Sculpture: approx. 36 x 18 x 8 in. (100 lbs.).

A fountain sculpture depicting a little boy and girl standing under an umbrella. The boy holds the umbrella and the girl peeks out from behind his proper right shoulder. Water sprays out from the top of the umbrella, showering the children with rain.

Dress -- Accessory -- Umbrella

Landscape -- Weather -- Rain

Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Rome

Rome Historical Society, 200 Church Street, Rome, New York 13440

Formerly in the collection of Kingsley, Willey J. P., Dr. & Mrs. 110 East Liberty Street Rome, New York 1876-1920.

Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876.

The sculpture was purchased by Dr. and Mrs. Willey J. P. Kingsley at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876. The sculpture was installed on the Kingsley property until 1920 when the residence was donated to the Women's Community Center. In 1968-1969, the residence was torn down and the fountain was then stored in the basement of the YMCA. In 1980 the YMCA held a yard sale and the fountain was bought for one dollar by Bruce Treible, who later donated it the Rome Historical Society with the condition that the sculpture be restored. With money donated by Edward Evans, the fountain was partially restored by James McDermid who patched a hole in the front, repaired the little boy's hands, and removed several layers of paint. At the time of the SOS! survey, the sculpture was in storage awaiting further repairs.

IAS files contain an article from the Daily Sentinel (Rome, NY), Jan. 29, 1980; an excerpt from Chester Williams and Parker F. Scripture's "Photographs of Rome, NY 1880-1930," pg. 28; and an excerpt from "Frank Leslie's Historical Register of the Centennial Exposition of 1876"

BuMann, Sharon, 2000.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

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