U-505, (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes

Hamlin, Gladys E., "The Sculpture of Fred and Mabel Torrey," Alhambra, CA: Borden Publishing Company, 1969, pg. 156.

Summary

Relief plaque depicting the types of ships used in American warfare commemorated the capture of the Nazi submarine U-505.

Data Source

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

Date

1954

Control number

IAS 88810091

sculptor

Torrey, Fred M. 1884-1967

Type

Sculptures-Relief

Sculptures

Medium

Bronze

Owner/Location

Museum of Science and Industry Chicago Illinois

Topic

Waterscape--Boat

Architecture--Boat--Sailing Ship

Architecture--Boat--Submarine

History--United States--World War II

Record ID

siris_ari_365883

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