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Bas-Reliefs of Pilgrims

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1896

GUSN

GUSN-103429

Description

Four copper bas-reliefs set on a green velvet board depicting the Pilgrims spotting land, signing the Mayflower Compact, landing on land, and meeting with the Native Americans.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sculpture (visual work)
copper (metal)
SCULPTURE

Inscription

"From Charles Chaflin / Dec. 1896 / Bas Reliefs - Pilgrim Mount. / Plymouth. Mass. / Gift of Bostonian Society / 2 Nov. 1923." (Ink and pencil)

Additional Identification Number

3157

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Dimensions

8 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1923.828

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