Sculptor:

Unknown  Search this

Medium:

Sculpture: light gray granite; Base: light tan granite and light gray granite

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Administered by Town of Glastonbury Parks & Recreation Department 1086 New London Turnpike Glastonbury Connecticut 06033

Located Glastonbury Green Hubbard Street near Main Street Glastonbury Connecticut

Date:

1913

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Connecticut survey, 1994.

SOS Assessment Award, 2001.

Summary:

A Civil War standard bearer stands with his proper right foot forward. He wears a long overcoat with a cape thrown back over his shoulders.There are sergeant's stripes on his proper right sleeve. The figure's proper right hand is on the hilt of the sword at his proper left hip, ready to draw in defense of the flag. His proper left arm is around the flag, which falls to the ground. The soldier wears a moustache and a brimmed cap, turning his head slightly to the proper right. The sculpture is placed atop a three-tiered granite base.

Topic:

History--United States--Civil War  Search this

Figure male--Full length  Search this

Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this

Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this

Object--Other--Flag  Search this

Control number:

IAS CT000284

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_333741