(Saratoga), (sculpture).

(Saratoga), (sculpture).

Einsel, Walter, sculptor.

(Saratoga), (sculpture).

Mechanized piece.

32 1/2 x 31 x 7 3/8 in.

(Inscribed upper left:) defeat (Inscribed upper right:) victory (Inscribed top:) 1777 (Inscribed bottom:) Saratoga: The Turning Point

A mechanized piece with a horse and rider in the center. Obverse of the mounted figure is George Washington holding American flag in his right hand and a hat in his left. Reverse of the mounted figure is a British commander holding a British flag in his left hand and a hat in his right. Background is a map of the Battle of Saratoga. To left is a dark cloud and lightning bolt with inscription "Defeat"; to the right is rainbow insscribed "victory".

History -- United States -- Revolution

Figure group -- Male

Portrait male -- Washington, George

Occupation -- Military -- General

Occupation -- Political -- President

Ethnic -- British

Administered by United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Washington, District of Columbia

Located at Harpers Ferry Center, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 24525 Accession Number: 59

Title supplied by Inventory cataloger.

Harpers Ferry Center, 1974.

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