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Military Nurses Memorial, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Rich, Frances L. 1910-  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: Tennessee marble
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Washington District of Columbia
Located Arlington National Cemetery Arlington Virginia
Date:
Dedicated Nov. 8, 1938. Rededicated 1970
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Virginia survey, 1995.
Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 200.
Michael Richman, SAAM curatorial assistant, 1967-1969.
Image on file.
Goode, James M., "The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington, D.C., A Comprehensive Historical Guide," Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974, pg. 200, E-15.
This Monument was Erected in 1939/And Rededicated in 1970/To Commemorate Devoted Service/To Country and Humanity by/Army, Navy, and Air Force Nurses.
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Summary:
A female stands wearing a blouse and skirt, with a flowing cloak over her shoulders. Her arms are by her sides.
Topic:
History--United States--Military history  Search this
Figure female--Full length  Search this
Occupation--Medicine--Nurse  Search this
Occupation--Military--Armed Forces  Search this
Occupation--Military--Navy  Search this
Occupation--Military--Air Force  Search this
Control number:
IAS VA000192
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_326398