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Founder:
Grenier Studio  Search this
Subject:
Dilboy, George  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Somerville Parks Department 1 Franey Road Somerville Massachusetts 02145
Located Highland Avenue in front of City Hall Somerville Massachusetts
Date:
1930. Dedicated August 1931
Notes:
Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985
Veteran Association of the First Corps of Cadets, 1977.
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1994.
Image on file.
The Grenier Studio/A.D. 1930 Boston Mass (On bronze plaque on front of base:) PVT 1ST CLASS CO.H 103RD INF/26TH DIVISION AEF/BORN MAY 15, 1895/OF GREEK PARENTAGE/DIED HEROICALLY IN ACTION/AT BELLEAU FRANCE/JULY 18, 1918/FOR/GOD COUNTRY AND HUMANITY/PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE BY/THE ORDER OF AHEPA AN AMERICAN HELLENIC/EDUCATIONAL AND PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION/1930 Founder's mark appears.
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Summary:
Atop a slender granite base rests a bronze portrait bust of George Dilboy in his military uniform and hat. The base is adorned on the front with a bronze inscription plaque featuring an eagle with its wings spread perched on oak branches.
Topic:
Portrait male--Bust  Search this
Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this
Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this
Control number:
IAS 77000264
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_10403