Sculptor:

Walcutt, William 1819-1882/95  Search this

Architect:

Munger, Harold H.  Search this

Medium:

Figures: marble; Bases: marble

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Administered by City of Perrysburg Mayor's Office 201 West Indiana Avenue, P.O. Box 468 Perrysburg Ohio 43551

Located Perrysburg City Hall 201 West Indiana Avenue Perrysburg Ohio

Date:

1869. Relocated 1894. Relocated 1913. Relocated 1929. Dedicated Sept. 18, 1937. Relocated 1966

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio, Toledo survey, 1994.

Summary:

A cabin boy and midshipman are mounted on separate bases. The cabin boy stands with both hands on his hips, his proper right foot crossing over his proper left foot. His head is turned to the left as he leans against a dock tie. His is dressed in a 19th century style sailor uniform with kerchief. A midshipman, also in uniform, stands as if resting against a dock tie. He partially raises his proper right hand as if saluting.

Topic:

Figure male--Full length  Search this

Occupation--Military--Sailor  Search this

Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this

Dress--Historic--Nineteenth Century Dress  Search this

Architecture--Commercial--Dock  Search this

Control number:

IAS OH000647

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_334941