Wooster Monument.

PrinterPrinted by Kellogg & Co. American, 1848

PublisherProbably published by James Goodwin Batterson American, 1823 - 1901

After a work byAfter a work by James Goodwin Batterson American, 1823 - 1901

Date1854

MediumLithography; printer's ink on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 3/4 x 16 11/16in. (32.4 x 42.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 1/2 x 19 5/16in. (36.8 x 49.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionView of a monument in the form of an obelisk surmounted by an American eagle with outstretched wings, holding a wreath. The word "WOOSTER" is inscribed in relief on the lower part of the base. A relief panel above the inscription depicts a man in military uniform falling from a horse, with a cannon at his feet. A second panel incorporates what appear to be Masonic symbols, including Father Time, an all-seeing eye, stars, and columns. Above these panels are the Connecticut State Seal and Masonic calipers and a rule. On the shaft are a sword draped with a sash and oak and laurel or olive branches. A low fence or barrier consisting of stone pillars and iron pipes surrounds the monument. Men and women are on the grassy lawn in the background. Trees are in the distance.

Object number2004.123.0

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title and inscription beneath image, "WOOSTER MONUMENT. / Erected at DANBURY, CT. April 27, 1854. / J.G. BATTERSON, ARCHITECT AND SCULPTOR, / 335 Main St., Hartford, Ct." Lower left, in pencil, "DWR / 37 / #10".

On verso, lower right, in pencil, "Dwr 50" and accession number.NotesSubject Note: The monument was erected to commemorate Revolutionary War general, David Wooster (1711-1777), who died in Danbury, Connecticut, of wounds received at the Battle of Ridgefield in April 1777.

Constituent Note: The fact that Batterson is listed so prominently and that his address is included, suggests that he probably commissioned and published the print. (Finlay 1/7/2005)

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