The Protection of the Flag - Athens, PA - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

From writeup "A war memorial depicting a soldier and a young drummer boy dressed in Revolutionary War attire. In his proper right hand, the soldier holds a rifle with the barrel pointed downward. His proper left hand is on the shoulder of the young drummer boy who stands at his side. The young boy holds a flag, which drapes over the shoulders of both figures. The young boy points ahead with his proper right index finger"
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"Protection of the Flag, Athens, Pennsylvania
Although the figures depicted in this 1902 sculpture are from the Revolutionary War, Protection of the Flag honors soldiers of all wars. It was commissioned by Joseph Whipple and Charlotte Snell Stickler, descendants of Jacob Snell, an early settler of Athens who was involved with the Revolutionary War campaign. American sculptor George Brewster was chosen as the artist and the architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White designed the monument as a whole. The Borough of Athens is both owner and applicant."

TITLE: The Protection of the Flag ARTIST(S): Brewster, George Thomas DATE: June 15, 1902 MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base: polished Stony Creek granite CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 76005368 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: A town commons or park across from the library and museum on Main Street. "Located Village Green South Main Street Athens Pennsylvania" DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: None noted.

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