Public Library of New London 63 Huntington Street New London Connecticut 06320
Date:
1891
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Connecticut survey, 1994.
Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985.
Image on file.
(Within circular recess, above bas-relief bust:) HENRY PHILEMON HAVEN/BORN FEBRUARY XII MDCCCXV DIED APRIL XXXMDCCCLXXVI (Beneath circular recess:) FOUNDER (On right outer corner of plaque:) Augustus Saint-Gaudens/Fecit/MDCCCLXXXXI signed
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Summary:
A round arched plaque on outside library wall that depicts a bas-relief bust of Henry Haven, set within a shallow circular recess. Haven appears dressed in period attire with bow tie; his head with side whiskers is turned slightly to the proper left. The circular recess is surrounded by a laurel wreath that rests on volutes.
