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Robert Morris (Bartlett)
Robert Morris is a bronze statue by Paul Wayland Bartlett commemorating American Revolution financier and statesman Robert Morris. It is located at Independence Hall, on 4th Street and Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
| Robert Morris | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Paul Wayland Bartlett |
| Year | 1923 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 300 cm × 120 cm × 120 cm (120 in × 48 in × 48 in) |
| Location | Philadelphia |
| 39°56′52″N 75°08′55″W / 39.9477°N 75.1486°W | |
| Owner | National Park Service |
It was dedicated on June 18, 1926, at the Second Bank of the United States on Chestnut Street, but was relocated in 1961.
The inscription reads:
(Sculpture, lower proper right edge:)
Paul W. Bartlett Sc.
(Sculpture, rear right side:)
J. Arthur Limerick Co.
Founders . Balto.
(Base, front:)
ROBERT MORRIS
PATRIOT.STATESMAN.FINANCIER
signed Founder's mark appears.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Robert Morris, (sculpture)". SIRIS
External links edit
- http://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/plaques-and-statues-in-the-park.htm
- http://dcmemorials.com/index_indiv0006540.htm
- http://www.philadelphiafaithandfreedom.com/robertmorrisstatue
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/2550222618/