HUSH BOY
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Friendship Walk
About this object
Lead fountain showing a small boy with wavy hair seated on a pedestal at the edge of a small birdbath with legs crossed, leaning slightly on right arm. His left arm is bent and his left hand is raised with the index finger pointing up towards his mouth. A piece of drapery is over his lap. On the edge of the shell is a bird with wings outspread. this bath is attached to a pedestal which is attached to a rock. Called a Hush Boy.
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 72.29
- Class:
- GARDEN
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION The birds are singing and the beauty of a garden is very close by Presented to Mrs. Marjorie Merriweather Post 1957 Cmdr. and Mrs. Clyde B. Ault
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973