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136. Colonel W.F. Goodson, Fort Des Moines

Bas-relief of man in profile, sitting in a chair. Goodson was one of the engineers engaged in the raising of the battleship Maine.

Published onDec 15, 2023
136. Colonel W.F. Goodson, Fort Des Moines

In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Date

c. 1933

Material

Painted plaster

Dimensions

12 5/8 x 10 5/8 x 5/8 in. (32.1 x 27 x 1.6 cm)

Description

Bas-relief of man in profile, sitting in a chair. Goodson was one of the engineers engaged in the raising of the battleship Maine.

Markings

Inscription at upper left: TO COL. GODSON / AN APPRECIATION FROM; Signature below inscription: Christian Petersen

Provenance / Location

Charlotte Petersen; Purchased at 1964 sale by Helen J. Sebek, Fort Dodge, Iowa; CPAC, Gift of Helen J. Sebek. UM2000.3

Alternate Title(s)

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Notes / Sources

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