State House eagle Historical New Hampshire / James L. Garvin and Donna-Belle Garvin.
- Title:
- State House eagle Historical New Hampshire / James L. Garvin and Donna-Belle Garvin.
- Author:
- Garvin, James L.,
- Call Number:
- 977.8 N5321h
- Publication Information:
- Concord, NH: New Hampshire Historical society, 2018.
- Physical Description:
- pages 84-85.
- Source:
- Concord, New Hampshire : New Hampshire Historical Society Vol. 71, No. 2 Historical New Hampshire.
- Description:
- The article focuses on the lofty figure of an eagle, which has been a landmark in New Hampshire's capital since it first appeared a top the state house in 1818. It mentions that the New Hampshire eagle is the only known surviving example of work of Leonard Morse, and is described a masterpiece of American wood sculpture. It also mentions that the sculpture's raising was full of festivities, including a procession, band music, the firing of artillery, and an address, concluding with refreshments and thirteen toasts.
- People:
- Morse, Leonard. , Garvin, Donna-Belle.
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