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History -- United States
Figure male -- Full length
Occupation -- Military
Dress -- Uniform
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Corry
Sculpture
(Civil War Memorial), (sculpture).
Artist:
Unknown, sculptor.
Title:
(Civil War Memorial), (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated May 30, 1901.
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: marble.
Dimensions:
Overall: approx. H. 24 ft. x W. 12 ft.
Inscription:
(Front of base, incised lettering:) ERECTED/TO THE/MEMORY/OF THE/NATION'S DEAD/WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/TO PRESERVE THE/UNION/MAY THEY REST IN PEACE./1861-1865 unsigned
Description:
A uniformed Civil War soldier stands with his proper right hand on his hip and his proper left hand holding the tip of his rifle by his proper left side, the butt resting by his foot. The soldier has a moustache and wears an overcoat with a short cape, a pouch is strapped on his proper right side. The sculpture is mounted a tall base adorned with small reliefs, including crossed cannons on one side. An open book is placed on a short pedestal in front of the monument. Monument is surrounded by a short chain fence, with two cannons placed just outside of it, one inscribed "POST 70 G.A.R."
Subject:
History -- United States -- Civil War
Figure male -- Full length
Occupation -- Military -- Soldier
Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Corry
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by City of Corry, 100 South Center Street, Corry, Pennsylvania 16407
Located Center & Smith streets, Corry, Pennsylvania
Remarks:
This monument commemorating Civil War soldiers was erected by the G.A.R. The inscription on a book in front of monument reads: In honor of Hiram Cory(sic) founder of our city. Presented by an American History group of the class of 1954.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Pennsylvania survey, 1995.
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 PA001036
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Inventory of American Sculpture
PA001036
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