William Penn Hussey, (sculpture).

William Penn Hussey, (sculpture).

Brewster, George Thomas, 1862-1943, sculptor.

William Penn Hussey, (sculpture).

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Statue: cast bronze; Base: granite.

Statue: approx. 9 x 5 x 8 ft.; Base: approx. 4 x 4 x 11 ft.

William Penn Hussey is mounted upon a horse, wearing a uniform with epaulets. He has short hair and has both feet in the stirrups of the saddle. The statue is mounted upon a rectangular, graduated base.

Portrait male -- Hussey, William Penn -- Full length

Dress -- Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- Massachusetts -- Danvers

New England Home For the Deaf, 154 Water Street, Across street, Danvers, Massachusetts 01923

In 1902, Danvers celebrated its 150th anniversary with the biggest parade the area had even seen. Robert Penn Hussey was the chief marshall with his mounted escort of over one thousand men. Though never in service, he was so taken with the event that, following his death, his son had the statue cast and located across from his home, now the New England Home for the Deaf. For related information see: Charles S. Tapley, "Country Estates of Old Danvers."

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1994.

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