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Morrison, George E.,
History -- United States
Figure male -- Full length
Occupation -- Military
Dress -- Uniform
Dress -- Accessory
Object -- Weapon
Outdoor Sculpture -- Maine -- Kennebunk
Sculpture
Civil War Monument Kennebunk, (sculpture).
Artist:
Unknown, sculptor.
Morrison, George E., contractor,
Title:
Civil War Monument Kennebunk, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated Oct. 24, 1908.
Medium:
Figure: Barre granite; Base: stone.
Dimensions:
Figure: approx. H. 25 ft.; Base: approx. W. 8 ft. x D. 8 ft.
Inscription:
(On front of lower base, incised:) 1861-1865
Description:
A Union Civil War soldier stands at parade rest wearing a military uniform the includes a long coat, cape, and cap. He holds the barrel of a rifle in front of him with both hands. The butt of the rifle rests near his feet. The figure stands atop an elaborate multitiered base that is decorated on the crenelated level with an anchor, the symbol of the Relief Corps, and a shield.
Subject:
History -- United States -- Civil War
Figure male -- Full length
Occupation -- Military -- Soldier
Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform
Dress -- Accessory -- Hat
Object -- Weapon -- Gun
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Maine -- Kennebunk
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Town of Kenebunk, Town Manager, 1 Summer Street, Kennebunk, Maine 04043
Located Fletcher Street & Main Street, Kennebunk, Maine
Remarks:
IAS files contain a related excerpt from George A. Gilpatric's "The Village of Kennebunk, ME," 1935, pg. 34.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maine survey, 1995.
National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, ME5004, 1989.
Monumental News, July 1908, pg. 532.
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 ME000111
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Inventory of American Sculpture
ME000111
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