America

Sculpture, American
Falmouth Public Library (Falmouth, Mass.)
Art collections
Artwork collection at the Falmouth Public Library
Public art

Carved marble bust of female figure [28" x 12" x 21"]. The sitter wears a crown of 13 stars and a cloak is draped over the proper left (PL) shoulder. The artifact is carved from a single block of white marble and is attached to a white marble sockle with a square base. "H.Power Sculp" is inscribed on the reverse of the sculpture.

America was gifted to the Falmouth Library in April of 1903 by N. E. Emmons of Falmouth and Boston. 

For more information, visit "Looking For America," a lecture by Falmouth Museums on the Green’s Executive Director Rachel Lovett.  Ms. Lovett shares her research on Powers, his notable works, and how this historic piece came into the collection of the Falmouth Public Library. Filmed by FCTV.

Powers, Hiram.

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Marble bust.