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Stonewall Jackson Bust

Creator:
Frederick Volck
Location:
Unknown Place Made
Origin Date:
1863
Materials:
composition
Measurements:
overall: 12 1/2 in x 6 in x 5 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.0837
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This short Parian bust depicts Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. Jackson is bare chested and bearded. His head is inclined just slightly to the viewer's left. Inscribed on the flat side panel under Jackson's left ear along the bottom edge is "F Volck," and on the opposite side panel is "Patented Aug, 1863." The bust is hollow and light in weight. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum