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Lieutenant Caspar W. Collins, (sculpture). Artist:  Geiger, Pershing, sculptor. Art Castings of Colorado, founder. Title:  Lieutenant Caspar W. Collins, (sculpture). Dates:  Copyrighted 1981. Digital Reference:  Medium:  Sculpture: bronze, cast and welded, with dark patina; Base: concrete and pebble aggregate. Dimensions:  Sculpture: approx. 11 ft. x 10 ft. x 57 in.; Base: approx. H. 4 ft. x Diam. 30 ft. (5,000 lbs.). Inscription:  (Top surface of plinth, incised:) LT. CASPAR W. COLLINS/Pershing Geiger 1981 (copyright symbol) signed Description:  Caspar Collins astride a Morgan horse rearing on its hind legs. He wears the uniform of a cavalry officer, including boots, gloves, and a hat. A holster hangs by his proper right hip and a sword from his proper left hip. He holds a pistol in his proper right hand and has another pistol tucked into his proper left boot. He holds the horse's reins in his proper left hand. The horse stands atop a round, sloping base. Subject:  Portrait male -- Collins, Caspar W. -- Full length Equestrian Occupation -- Military -- Lieutenant Object -- Weapon -- Gun Object -- Weapon -- Sword Dress -- Accessory -- Hat Object Type:  Outdoor Sculpture -- Wyoming -- Casper Sculpture Owner:  Administered by City of Casper, Maintenance, 200 North David, Casper, Wyoming 82601 Located Casper Events Center, Casper, Wyoming Remarks:  City budgeted about $125,000 for the sculpture. Caspar Collins was a lieutenant in the 11th Ohio Cavalry killed by Indians at the Battle of Platte Bridge. His mispelled name was given to Casper, Wyoming, in 1889. IAS files contain related articles from Casper Star Tribune (WY), April 15, 1982, Dec. 16, 1980, and Oct. 13, 1981, including a photo of the plaster mold. IAS files also contain related information from "Natrona County 1889-1989--Centennial Book," pg. 16-17. References:  Save Outdoor Sculpture, Wyoming survey, 1993. Illustration:  Image on file. Casper Star Tribune (WY), April 15, 1982. 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 WY000116   Copy/Holding information Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number   Inventory of American Sculpture WY000116 Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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