Soldiers Monument, (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1997.

Summary

An eagle perched atop a fluted column which rests on a wide stone platform. On the north side is a relief of a cannon barrel draped with a flag. On the east side is a relief of an anchor and a rope. On the west side is a relief of crossed swords and a rifle. On the south side is a relief of a laurel wreath.

Data Source

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

Date

Dedicated July 4, 1879

Control number

IAS MA000975

sculptor

Unknown

Type

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Medium

Granite

Owner/Location

Administered by Town of West Bridgewater West Bridgewater Massachusetts

Located Central Square West Bridgewater Massachusetts

Topic

History--United States--Civil War

Animal--Bird--Eagle

Object--Weapon--Cannon

Object--Other--Flag

Architecture--Boat--Detail

Object--Weapon--Sword

Record ID

siris_ari_342902

Usage

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