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George Washington the Father of His Country, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Alling, Nels N. 1862-1955  Search this
Fabricator:
Perth Amboy Manufacturing Company  Search this
Subject:
Washington, George  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: terra cotta; Base: terra cotta
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Perth Amboy Department of Parks and Public Works 599 Fayette Street Perth Amboy New Jersey 08861
Located City Hall Park Market Square, intersection of Market Street and High Street Perth Amboy New Jersey
Date:
Dedicated Feb. 22, 1896
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1994.
Image on file.
(Bottom, left side of sculpture platform:) N. N. ALLING (On front, center of base:) George Washington/The Father of His Country/Erected by/The Scandinavians of/Perth Amboy MDCCCXCVI signed
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Summary:
George Washington standing in traditional military uniform with hat. At his left side, he holds (with both hands) the handle of a sword.
Topic:
Portrait male--Full length  Search this
Occupation--Political--President  Search this
Occupation--Military--General  Search this
Object--Weapon--Sword  Search this
Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this
Control number:
IAS NJ000007
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_317168