Abraham Lincoln Statue - Ypsilanti, MI - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

From the Smithsonian Website:

A standing portrait of Abraham Lincoln looking pensive, with his hands resting on a low wall behind him. The wall is adorned at the base with two Art Deco style reliefs, one on each side of Lincoln's feet. The reliefs depicts a figures that symbolize Lincoln's service to humanity. On his proper left side the relief depicts a woman holding the hand of a kneeling boy. Around their wrists are broken shackles. On Lincoln's proper right side the relief depicts a woman embracing a young boy and girl with shackles on their feet. The sculpture is mounted on a rectangular base.

From the historical marker at the school by the statue:

This statue of Abraham Lincoln was dedicated on May 4, 1938. This 13 foot limestone rendering of our 16th President is the creation of artist, Samuel Cashwan. The project was funded by the Federal Work Project Administration (W.P.A.) and by donations from the students of Lincoln Consolidated School. The depiction of Lincoln as "The Great Emancipator" is registered with the Smithsonian Institution as one of our nation's historic treasures.

TITLE: Lincoln Memorial, (sculpture) ARTIST(S): Samuel Cashwan DATE: 5/4/1938 MEDIUM: Limestone CONTROL NUMBER: IAS MI000535 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: 8970 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: The statue has a little damage to the nose which is only visible at a close range.

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