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Carter Soldier's Monument, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Unknown  Search this
Medium:
Barre light gray granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Obelisk
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Barkhamsted Center Cemetery Association 104 Center Hill Road Pleasant Valley Connecticut 06063
Located Barkhamsted Center Cemetery 91 Center Hill Road In front of cemetery Barkhamsted Connecticut
Date:
Installed 1897. Dedicated Sept. 10, 1987. Relocated ca. 1940
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Connecticut survey, 1994.
Summary:
The memorial is a stone obelisk adorned near the base with several bronze inscription plaques. On the north face of the obelisk there is also a raised image of two stacked rifles encircled at their muzzles by a laurel wreath.
Topic:
History--United States--Revolution  Search this
History--United States--War of 1812  Search this
History--United States--Mexican War  Search this
History--United States--Civil War  Search this
Object--Weapon--Gun  Search this
Object--Other--Wreath  Search this
Control number:
IAS CT000271
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_331721