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Taunton Korean War Memorial, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Gaylord, Frank Chalfant II 1925-2018  Search this
Medium:
Granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Taunton Taunton Historical Commission Taunton Massachusetts 02780
Located Superior Court House Lawn Taunton Massachusetts
Date:
Dedicated June 25, 1988
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1997.
Image on file.
TAUNTON REMEMBERS/THOSE WHO SERVED AND THOSE WHO DIED/BRAVE MEN AND WORTHY PATRIOTS,/DEAR TO GOD, AND FAMOUS TO ALL AGES unsigned
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Summary:
A large block of granite carved with a scene depicting two soldiers, one laying the other to rest. The base is adorned with the military insignia for each branch of the armed services.
Topic:
History--United States--Korean War  Search this
Figure group--Male  Search this
Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this
Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this
State of Being--Death  Search this
Emblem--Military Insignia  Search this
Control number:
IAS MA000911
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_342803