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Parczewski, A.,
Portrait male -- Wilson, Woodrow
Occupation -- Political
Ethnic -- Polish
History -- Poland
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Blossburg
Sculpture
President Woodrow Wilson, (sculpture).
Artist:
Parczewski, A., sculptor.
Title:
President Woodrow Wilson, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated 1936.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze with a reddish patina; Base: native cut slate.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. H. 2 ft. 2 in. x W. 17 in.; Base: approx. 41 x 28 1/2 x 37 1/2 in.
Inscription:
A. PARCZEWSKI (On lower front:) WILSON (On plaque on base:) TO PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON/1936/ERECTED IN GRATITUDE/FOR STRONG SYMPATHETIC SUPPORT/OF
POLAND
'S FREEDOM BY/MEMBERS OF ST. MARY'S/CONGREGATION, BLOSSBURG, UNDER/THE SUPERVISION OF REVEREND FATHER SUCHOS. signed
Description:
Bust of Woodrow Wilson stands on a cut-stone pedestal. He is dressed in suit and tie, and there is a pince-nez on his nose.
Subject:
Portrait male
--
Wilson, Woodrow
--
Bust
Occupation
--
Political
--
President
Ethnic
--
Polish
History
--
Poland
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture
--
Pennsylvania
--
Blossburg
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Blossburg Borough, Maintenance, Main Street, Blossburg, Pennsylvania 16912
Located Island Park, left of entrance, Blossburg, Pennsylvania
Remarks:
The sculpture was initiated by the congregation of St. Mary's Church, a largely Polish parish, under pastor Reverend Father Suchos in appreciation for President Wilson's support of
Poland
. The Church was assisted financially by the Blossburg Council.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania 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 PA001555
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