Smokey the Bear, (sculpture).

Smokey the Bear, (sculpture).

Allen, Daniel, sculptor.

Smokey the Bear, (sculpture).

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Bear: painted, carved wood; Base: carved wood.

Bear: approx. 9 x 5 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. H. 18 in. x Diam. 29 in.

(On rear of proper right leg, incised: artist's monogram) (On hat, incised:) SMOKEY (On belt buckle, incised:) SMOKEY signed

A painted chain saw carving of Smokey the Bear stands wearing a gray hat, blue pants, a gray belt with a yellow buckle, and a pair of brown, high laced boots. Incised on the front of his hat in large lettering is "SMOKEY." His belt buckle is also incised "SMOKEY." The fur on his arms, upper body, and head are painted dark brown. His muzzle and paws are painted a lighter brown and his nose and eyes are painted black. His proper right arm is raised at the elbow and his proper left forearm is held outward in front of him. He stands atop a carved, round base.

Occupation -- Service -- Fireman

Dress -- Accessory -- Hat

Dress -- Accessory -- Shoe

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Bristol

Administered by State of New Hampshire, Division of Parks & Recreation, 172 Pembroke Road, P. O. Box 1856, Concord, New Hampshire 03302

Located Wellington State Park, West Shore Road, Near beach & dressing rooms, Bristol, New Hampshire

Smokey the Bear was crafted for the first Celebrate Wellington Day on September 20, 1992. The sculptor donated Smokey the Bear to the Friends of Wellington, who presented the bear to the Wellington State Park. Students employed under the Summer Work Grant waterproofed, painted, and prepared a place to display the bear. The base, legs, body, and head of the bear were all carved from a single log; the arms were carved separately and attached by bolts. The hat is a separate piece of wood and the brim was made from two boards. Smokey the Bear was vandalized twice in 1993. The bear's arm and his shovel were stolen, but have been replaced. IAS files contain related articles from The Record Enterprise (Plymouth, NH), Aug. 11, 1993, pg. 7; Aug. 25, 1993, pg. 13; Sept. 22, 1993, pg. 5.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1993.

The Record Enterprise (Plymouth, NH), Aug. 25, 1993, pg. 13.

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