The Weaver
Title
The Weaver
Subject
The Weaver, a bronze sculpture by Daniel Chester French, dedicated in 1920 on the grounds of Peace Dale Library,
Description
Images of The Weaver by Daniel Chester French, dedicated in 1920 on the grounds of Peace Dale Library in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
Creator
Sculptor Daniel Chester French
Photographer Joseph McGovern
Photographer Dexter W. Hoxie
Photographer Jessica Wilson
Photographer Joseph McGovern
Photographer Dexter W. Hoxie
Photographer Jessica Wilson
Source
South Kingstown Public Library
Publisher
South Kingstown Public Library
Date
Dexter W. Hoxie's photograph is c. 1920.
Joseph McGovern's photographs were taken shortly after the 2002 conservation of The Weaver.
Joseph McGovern's photographs were taken shortly after the 2002 conservation of The Weaver.
Language
English
Collection Items
The Weaver inscription below the bronze
Photo depicts dedicatory inscription in the stone below the bronze
The Weaver photo in dedicatory booklet
Black and white photograph of The Weaver from the dedication booklet
Caroline Hazard, Fifth President of Wellesley College
Caroline Hazard in academic garb, in a Wellesley publication
Caroline Hazard in academic garb
Caroline Hazard in academic garb, holding book, looking forward, viewed from the side, occasion unknown
Three scallop shells
Three scallop shells are shown carved in stone on the back of The Weaver. Caroline Hazard made frequent use of this symbol.
Planned, set, and inscribed
Image of lettering showing the role of Caroline Hazard in the sculpture's creation, and her relation to the dedicatees
French and Bacon inscription
Image showing "Daniel Chester French, Sculptor" and "Henry Bacon, Architect", carved into the lower corner of the sculpture's stone housing
