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World War I Doughboy Monument, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Paulding, John 1883-1935  Search this
Founder:
American Bronze Company  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Yamhill County Board of County Commissioners 535 NE Fifth Street McMinnville Oregon 97128
Located Yamhill County Courthouse 535 NE Fifth Street McMinnville Oregon 97128
Date:
1920
Notes:
SOS Assessment Award, 2001.
Summary:
Figure of a World War I doughboy in combat fatigues, a rifle in his left hand, his right hand raised above his head. A piece of bronze barb-wire loosely encircles his ankles. The sculpture sits atop a granite base that is inscribed with the names of Yamhill County veterans who were killed in the line of duty.
Topic:
History--United States--World War I  Search this
Figure male  Search this
Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this
Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this
Control number:
IAS 71500654
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_357170