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Sculptor:
Schnittmann, S. S. 1913-1978  Search this
Subject:
Pulaski, Casimir  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze with green patina; Base: granite
Culture:
Polish  Search this
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
U. S. Able Corporate Center 320 West Capital Street Little Rock Arkansas 72201
Date:
1961. Dedicated April 28, 1961
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Arkansas survey, 1993.
Image on file.
(On lower edge of proper left shoulder:) S. Schnittmann 1961 (On bronze plaque, upper west face of base:) CASIMIR PULASKI/1748-1779/S.S. SCHNITTMANN SCULPTOR FECIT/1961 (On bronze plaque directly below previous plaque:) This heroic memorial bust of Count/Casimir Pulaski was originally placed/in the lobby of the Third and Spring/street office of Pulaski Federal Savings/and Loan Association, in April 1961, and served/for many years as a corporate symbol,/is located here as a link to our past/and as acknowledgement of our/country's debt to this Revolutionary/War hero. signed
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Summary:
Portrait bust of Count Casimir Pulaski. He wears 18th century military uniform. The bronze bust has a green-gray patina and stands on a rough-hewn square granite base.
Topic:
Portrait male--Bust  Search this
Occupation--Military--General  Search this
Occupation--Other--Aristocrat  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Dress--Historic--Eighteenth Century Dress  Search this
Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this
Control number:
IAS AR000283
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_336172