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(Benjamin Franklin Monument), (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Unknown  Search this
Subject:
Franklin, Benjamin  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Lafayette Square New Orleans Louisiana
Date:
Before 1926
Notes:
Cocke, Edward J., "Monumental New Orleans," New Orleans: La Fayette Pub., 1968.
Cocke, Edward J., "Monumental New Orleans," New Orleans: La Fayette Pub., 1968, pg. 18.
(Inscribed on base:) Save While You are Young/To Spend While You are Old/One Penny Saved Is Better/Than Two Pennies Earned
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Summary:
Standing male figure in colonial dress.
Topic:
Portrait male--Full length  Search this
Occupation--Political--Diplomat  Search this
Occupation--Political--Statesman  Search this
Occupation--Science--Inventor  Search this
Occupation--Writer--Author  Search this
Occupation--Education--Philosopher  Search this
Control number:
IAS 88350017
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_307402