THREE EAGLE SCULPTURES

Creator(s): Paul Wayland Bartlett (Sculptor)

Currently in storage

About this object

Three bronze eagles, sculpted by Paul Bartlett after the sinking of the Lusitania. The eagles are perched on a bell shaped base, at rest. Base has a shield on the front of it with a banner reading "Preparedness." Eagles sit with wings folded, his head cocked to his right side.

Object name:

THREE EAGLE SCULPTURES

Made from:

Bronze

Made in:

USA

Date made:

around 1916

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

72.33.1-3

Class:

GARDEN

Signature marks:

INSCRIPTION: PREPAREDNESS [On banner across front of base]

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973