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Brockdorf, Hans,
Rummell, Richard,
Abstract
Homage -- Travis, Edith
Occupation -- Monetary
Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- Cocoa
Sculpture
Edith Travis Memorial, (sculpture).
Artist:
Brockdorf, Hans, sculptor.
Rummell, Richard, architect. (possibly by)
Title:
Edith Travis Memorial, (sculpture).
Dates:
ca. 1945-1955. Relocated 2003.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Sculpture: concrete, sand, shells; Base: concrete, coquina rocks, shells.
Dimensions:
Sculpture: approx. 38 x 24 x 9 in.; Base: approx. 24 x 37 x 36 in. (400 lbs.).
Inscription:
(On front of base:) EDITH/TRAVIS/MEMORIAL unsigned
Subject:
Abstract
Homage -- Travis, Edith
Occupation -- Monetary -- Philanthropist
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Florida -- Cocoa
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Brevard County, Cocoa, Florida
Located Central Brevard Library and Reference Center, 308 Forrest Avenue Garden, Cocoa, Florida 32922
Provenance:
Formerly administered by City of Cocoa, Public Works, 603 Brevard Avenue, Cocoa, Florida 32922 until 2003.
Formerly located 7 Indian River Road near Whitley's Marina, Cocoa, Florida until 2003.
Remarks:
The sculpture was cast using the French sand method of casting. Architect Richard Rummell may have worked with the artist on the piece. The sculpture honors Edith Travis (1882-1945), a local philanthropist who was very involved in promoting the arts in Cocoa, Florida. With her husband, S. F. Travis, Jr., she supported the Orange Jubilee Fair and the Cocoa Village Playhouse. Due to construction the sculpture was relocated in 2003 to the Brevard County Library garden, and ownership of the sculpture was transferred to Brevard County. The sculpture was restored by a conservator prior to relocation. For additional information on the restoration and relocation see: Space Coast Press-Tribune, Oct. 16, 2002, 1A-2A and April 16, 2003, 1A-2A.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Florida survey, 1995.
McCarren, Patricia, 2003.
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 FL000874
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Inventory of American Sculpture
FL000874
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