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Capitol Park Statue "Forward"
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"Forward", the statue created by Jean Pond Miner of Wisconsin for the Wisconsin Women's Memorial at the Columbian Exposition in 1893. The statue is seen on the grounds of the third Wisconsin State Capitol. Behind the statue can be seen the swans neck ornamentation used on all first floor windows.
1893
Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946
Publication Information
| Creator | Brown, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1872-1946 |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1893 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 9 x 12 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
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| Call Number | Album 8.92 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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