Sculptor:

Unknown  Search this

Contractor:

S. J. Nason Company  Search this

Medium:

Figure: Westerly granite; Base: Dark Quincy granite

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

Administered by Town of South Berwick Public Works 180 Main Street South Berwick Maine 03908

Located Jewitt Park Agamutius Road South Berwick Maine

Date:

Dedicated 1901

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Maine survey, 1995.

National Park Service, American Monuments and Outdoor Sculpture Database, ME5007, 1989.

Monumental News, June 1900, pg. 350.

Summary:

A mustached Union Civil War soldier stands at parade rest wearing a military uniform that includes a knee-length coat, a cape, and a cap. He holds the barrel of a rifle with both hands. The butt of the rifle is placed in front of his proper right foot. The figure stands upon an inscribed, multitiered base. Near the monument are three cannons and a flagpole.

Topic:

History--United States--Civil War  Search this

Figure male--Full length  Search this

Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this

Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this

Dress--Accessory--Hat  Search this

Object--Weapon--Gun  Search this

Object--Weapon--Sword  Search this

Control number:

IAS ME000112

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_323094