Ya Gotta Haverhill - Haverhill, MA - Realistic Object Sculptures on Waymarking.com

This boot is at the Buttonwoods Museum in Haverhill, MA. Haverhill was known for making this style of shoe. On the shoe are images of the Entering Haverhill sign, a clock tower in town, the Winnekenni Castle and the sign for the junction of route 97 & 125, which is in the center of town.

On the front of the boot is the image of Hannah Duston, a local woman who became legendary. Hannah was kidnapped by the Abenaki in March of 1697, along with 30 other people from Haverhill. Hannah ultimately survived by leading a revolt at night with two other captives. They killed several members of the Abenaki with a hatchet and kept their scalps as souvenirs.

"Duston's captivity narrative became famous more than 100 years after she died. During the 19th century, she was referred to as a folk hero and the "mother of the American tradition of scalp-hunting." Some scholars assert Duston's story became legend in the 19th century only because the United States used her story to defend its violence against Native Americans as innocent, defensive, and virtuous. Duston is believed to be the first American woman honored with a statue."
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The sculpture was orignally part of a public art installation around town called the Soles of Haverhill in 2009. More information about this one can be found here: (visit link)

Title: Ya Gotta Haverhill Artist: Rob Sardella Placement Date: 2003 Website: [Web Link] Type of Object: Boot Location: Buttonwoods Museum Material: Fiberglass

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