1223. American Eagle for City of Attleboro Honor Roll
Designed for Roll of Honor for World War I monument in Attleboro, MA. Eagle created by Petersen. Commissioned by Tilden-Thurber, cast by Gorham Bronze Works, April 10, 1918.
Published onFeb 12, 2025
1223. American Eagle for City of Attleboro Honor Roll
Honor Roll and Report of War Activities, Organizations of the City of Attleboro, Feb. 1920. Has information on and image of Honor Roll w/ Eagle created by Petersen. Vertical Files, Attleboro Public Library.
Honor Roll and Report of War Activities, Organizations of the City of Attleboro, Feb. 1920. Has information on and image of Honor Roll w/ Eagle created by Petersen. Vertical Files, Attleboro Public Library.
Date
1919
Material
Bronze
Dimensions
Approximately 12 x 24 in. (30.5 x 61 cm). Total size for memorial is 17 x 12 ft.
Description
Eagle top designed for Roll of Honor for World War I.
Markings
Unknown
Provenance / Location
Monument Square, Attleboro, MA. Currently unknown, presumed destroyed.
Alternate Title(s)
Honor Roll
Notes / Sources
Attleboro Sun, Oct. 4, 1919 “Honor Roll Has Names of Veterans” Honor Roll – 17 ft long 12 ft high, on the top is an American Eagle with outstretched wings, faces Monument Square, “The Eagle made by Christian Petersen, also at no cost for labor, shows the ability of this artist.” Honor Roll and Report of War Activities, Organizations of the City of Attleboro, Feb. 1920. Has information on and image of Honor Roll w/ Eagle created by Petersen.
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