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Wellesley War Memorial, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Unknown  Search this
Medium:
Granite; Terrace: flagstone
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Town of Wellesley Wellesley Massachusetts
Located Town Hall Route 16 Lawn Wellesley Massachusetts
Date:
1952
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1998.
Summary:
A granite stele featuring a relief image of an eagle and an incised image of the Town of Wellesley seal. The monument is installed on a flagstone terrace which is surrounded by nine bronze tablets inscribed with the names of veterans from all wars.
Topic:
History--United States--World War I  Search this
History--United States--World War II  Search this
History--United States--Korean War  Search this
History--United States--Vietnam War  Search this
Animal--Bird--Eagle  Search this
Emblem--Seal  Search this
Control number:
IAS MA000959
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_342886