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Title: Vinnie Ream : printed for private distribution only; and to preserve a few souvenirs of artist life from 1865 to 1878
Year: 1908 (1900s)
Authors: Hoxie, R. L. (Richard Leveridge), 1844-1930
Subjects: Ream, Vinnie, 1847-1914 Sculptors
Publisher: (Washington, D.C.) : (Press of Gibson Bros.)
Contributing Library: Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
Digitizing Sponsor: The Institute of Museum and Library Services through an Indiana State Library LSTA Grant

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dges of their respective army corps and preceded byan extemporized martial band playing Hold the Fort, marched into the enclosure, and soon afterthem came an equal number of naval and military officers, comprising those of the highest rankin either branch. They were in full uniform, and contributed, with their golden adornments,the most conspicuous living feature of the spectacle. Noble looking men they were, from thegray-haired heroes of Mexico to the bronzed but still active veteran commanders of the Rebellion.Intelligence, self-reliance and firmness, the characteristic marks of those who serve long in militaryor naval commands, were the common expression of all. The approach of the marching columnwas announced by the booming of cannon, and shortly the din of brass bands, drum corps andtrumpet corps, as the troops approached and took their positions in line upon the outskirts of thecrowd, filled the air. The heat of the sun was somewhat oppressive, but there was no dust. 50 /; J ///
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iauift (^lasQoiu iPanagut mnnxe mpam, S>c., lS73-8a, The Opening of the Ceremonies. All being in readiness. Secretary Hunt announced the opening of the ceremonies by prayer.The voice of the speaker was not audible to one-tenth of the assemblage, but perfect order pre-vailed, as it did throughout the day. Upon the conclusion of the prayer, all being in readiness,the signal was given, and the flags which had hitherto veiled the bronze counterfeit presentmentof the old hero fell away, and the statue was saluted by the hearty cheers of the throng. The figure is of heroic size, and stands in an easy position, with one foot resting upon a pulleyblock around which a cable is coiled. In the hands lies a telescope. The face, a fine likeness,bears an expression of concentrated interest in something at a distance. The whole work is boldand striking. It stands upon a square pedestal of smooth granite of plain and tasteful design,twelve feet in height. At each of its corners is placed a large c

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