Doughboy Monument - Curwensville, Pennsylvania
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An American Doughboy Statue located at Veterans Park - Curwensville, PA
Waymark Code: WM14WEN
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2021
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A World War I doughboy caught in mid-stride, his proper left hand reaching forward and a rifle in his lowered proper right hand. His proper left foot is stepping forward and his proper right foot is extended back. He wears a helmet, a shirt with sleeves rolled up above the elbows, a gas mask across his chest, and a belt with pouches. The sculpture is mounted on a large rock.
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TITLE: Doughboy Monument
ARTIST(S): Walter A. Sinz
DATE: 1925
MEDIUM: Bronze
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS PA000946
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Veterans Park, Corner of PA Rt 879 (State St) and Locust Street, Curwensville, PA
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Artist name is listed on the website for the monument.
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