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American Doughboy (Over the Top to
Victory)
Artwork
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Title |
Artist |
Date |
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American Doughboy (Over the Top to
Victory) |
John Paulding |
Copyright 1921, Cast 1928, Dedicated
5/18/1929
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Medium
|
Medium |
Category |
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Bronze Sculpture on Engraved Red
Sandstone Base
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Statue |
Measurements
|
Unit Measure |
Object Height |
Object Width |
Object Depth |
Object Diameter |
|
Feet |
6.667 |
2 |
2 |
N/A |
|
Unit Measure |
Base Height |
Base Width |
Base Depth |
Base Diameter |
|
Feet |
6 |
4 |
4 |
N/A |
Description
|
Description |
This statue depicts a WWI soldier running in combat fatigues and gear.
His proper right arm is outstretched signaling charge and his proper
left arm is at his side holding a rifle. The inscription on the front
of the base reads: "American doughboy "Over the Top" to Victory,
erected by the Veterans Ass'n. 74th Inf. N.Y.N.G. in honor of the
members of the 74th Inf. U.S.A. who served in the World War 1912-1918
and in grateful memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice.
Dedicated to [43 names listed in two columns] by the Veterans Assn.
74th Inf. N.Y.N.G."
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Biographical Info.
|
Bio. |
No
information is available at present.
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Location History
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Location |
Purpose |
Date Verified |
Current Record |
|
Connecticut Street Armory near Connecticut St. and Niagara St.
intersection |
Display |
December 2003 |
Yes |
Conservation/Preservation History
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Treatment Performed by |
Date Completed |
Previous Object Condition |
New Object Condition |
Previous Base Condition |
New Base Condition |
Current Record |
N/A
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Condition Survey History
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Surveyed By |
Purpose |
Date Completed |
Object
Condition |
Base Condition |
Current Record |
|
University at Buffalo, School of Architecture and
Planning |
Save Outdoor Sculpture Inventory and Condition Survey |
July 1992 |
Poor |
Poor |
Yes |
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