Bas relief, one fallen WWI solider on the ground, the other solider stands over him with bayoneted gun and hand outstretched above to flying eagle.
Published onJan 09, 2024
1094. Attleboro War Chest
Christian Petersen papers, RS 26/02/52, Iowa State University, Special Collections and University Archives.
Date
1914-1918
Material
Probably painted plaster
Description
Bas relief, one fallen WWI solider on the ground, the other solider stands over him with bayoneted gun and hand outstretched above to flying eagle.
Markings
Inscribed: LET YOUR EAGLES BRING RELIEF THRU [sic} ATTLEBORO’S WAR CHEST. Signed lower right: CHRISTIAN PETERSEN, SC.
Provenance / Location
Location unknown.
Alternate Title(s)
n/a
Notes / Sources
Image in Papers, University Museums and SC. Attleboro War Chest postcard, by Christian Petersen, Postcard printed G.W. Godchaux, Attleboro, MA and photograph in Attleboro Public Library, vertical files, WWI.
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