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McGrath Brothers,
Homage -- Haden, Abert Douglas
Homage -- Haden, Charlotte
Figure male -- Full length
Dress -- Accessory
Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Gravestone
Sculpture
Haden Memorial, (sculpture).
Artist:
McGrath Brothers, fabricator.
Title:
Haden Memorial, (sculpture).
Dates:
After 1886.
Digital Reference:
Medium:
Granite.
Dimensions:
Overall: H. 20 ft.; Figure: H. 6 ft.; Base: 1 ft. x 5 ft. x 5 ft.
Inscription:
(On left side:) McGrath Bros. Quincy, Massachusetts (On memorial:) Albert Douglas / Haden / Died June 12, 1886 / in the 65th year of his age / His Wife / Charlotte Haden / Died / June 29, 1909 signed
Description:
The memorial features a youth holding a crown up over his head. The figure stands atop a tall square base that is adorned with decorative relief carvings.
Subject:
Homage -- Haden, Abert Douglas
Homage -- Haden, Charlotte
Figure male -- Full length
Dress -- Accessory -- Hat
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- District of Columbia -- Washington
Gravestone
Sculpture
Owner:
Oak Hill Cemetery, 3001 R Street, N.W., Lot 579, Washington, District of Columbia 20007
Remarks:
The memorial marks the burial site of Albert Douglas Haden and his wife Charlotte Haden. The lot was originally purchased by Henry A. Kaiser on June 20, 1864. Albert Haden received half of the lot on Jan. 11,1886. Hayden was interrred on June 15, 1886 and his wife was interred on July 1, 1909.
References:
Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969.
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 78250051
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Control Number
Inventory of American Sculpture
78250051
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