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The Transmission of the Mail by Day and by Night, (sculpture). Artist:  Weinman, Adolph A., 1870-1952, designer. de Francisci, Anthony, 1887-1964, modeler. John Donnelly, Inc., carver. Delano & Aldrich, architectural firm. Title:  The Transmission of the Mail by Day and by Night, (sculpture). Dates:  1932-1934. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Limestone. Dimensions:  2 panels: Approx. H. 7 ft. Approx. W. 12 ft. Description:  "Day" panel: semi-nude winged male figure carrying a mailbag and accompanied by an eagle in front of a rising sun. "Night" panel: draped, winged female figure holding a mailbag, accompanied by an owl, with crescent moon and stars behind her. Subject:  Allegory -- Time -- Night Allegory -- Time -- Day Occupation -- Service -- Postman Figure male -- Nude Animal -- Bird -- Eagle Figure female Animal -- Bird -- Owl Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington Sculpture Owner:  Administered by United States General Services Administration, Washington, District of Columbia Located United States Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, District of Columbia Remarks:  This piece is listed in Goode's book as being located at the Department of the Post Office Building. References:  Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985 United States General Service Administration, 1988. Gurney, George, "Sculpture and the Federal Triangle," Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1985, pg. 125-156. Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974. Illustration:  Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, D-22. 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 76009462   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture 76009462 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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