Revolutionary War Monument, (sculpture).

Revolutionary War Monument, (sculpture).

Tefft, Carl Eugene, 1874-1951, sculptor.

Aubry Brothers & Company, founder.

Revolutionary War Monument, (sculpture).

Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite boulders.

Approx. H. 18 ft.

Bronze figures of a Revolutionary War flag bearer and drummer are installed atop two large granite boulders, stacked one on top of the other, atop a two-tiered square base. The flag bearer lies on his proper left side, looking up over the edge of the boulder. The drummer kneels on his proper left side. Both figures scan the distant horizon off to their proper left. Inscription plaques are installed on the front and back of the square base.

History -- United States -- Revolution

Figure group -- Male

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Object -- Musical Instrument -- Drum

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Fort Lee

Administered by Borough of Fort Lee, 319 Main Street, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024

Located Monument Park, Palisade Avenue, Fort Lee, New Jersey

Inventory staff, 2000.

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