Roll of Honor for World War I monument in Attleboro, MA. Design of the Tablet is by Jean G. Theobald (American, 1873-1952) with figures modeled by Christian Petersen. Commissioned by Tilden-Thurber, cast by Gorham Bronze Works, April 10, 1918. Dedicated June 6, 1920.
Published onJan 09, 2024
1095. Attleboro Honor Roll
Second Congregational Church of Attleboro, MA.
Date
1918-1920
Material
Bronze
Dimensions
Approximately 12 x 24 in. (30.5 x 61 cm)
Description
Designed for Roll of Honor for World War I. Design of the Tablet is by Jean G. Theobald (American, 1873-1952) with figures modeled by Christian Petersen. Commissioned by Tilden-Thurber, cast by Gorham Bronze Works, April 10, 1918. Dedicated June 6, 1920.
Markings
The base has letters in relief “Men of Peace, Victorious in War”.
Provenance / Location
Attleboro Congressional Church, Attleboro, MA.
Alternate Title(s)
Notes / Sources
The Attleboro Sun, Page18, 1970-06-04 “50 Years Ago” Second Congregational Church – dedicated June 6, 1920 Design of the Tablet is by Jean G. Theobald with figures modeled by Christian Petersen.
Email from Attleboro Congregational Church in Petersen Papers. The piece is about 50 inches tall and 32 inches at the outside wing tips. The deepest relief is about 8 inches at the tip of the wreath. The base has letters in relief “Men of Peace, Victorious in War”. See also Papers, SC, Memorials by Christian Petersen Sculptor, listed as "World War Memorial, Congressional Church, Attleboro, MA".
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