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English: Statue of Captain William Clark, Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: Statue of Captain William Clark, Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905
Description
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The statue of William Clark was created by sculptor Frederick Ruckstuhl. 

Stamped on verso: Portland, Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. 

Handwritten on verso: Building and Grounds - Clark Statue.
Filed in: Box 1/13

In the sculpture, Clark is carrying a sword he gave to a Walla Walla chief in exchange for a white horse and other assistance. Frederic Wellington Ruckstuhl was a French-born sculptor and a founder of the National Sculpture Society. He was awarded a grand medal for his sculpture "Evening" at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. The Lewis and Clark Exposition was hosted by the city of Portland from June 1 to October 15, 1905. Covering over 400 acres, the fair showcased exhibits from various nations and states, and it promoted the economic potential of the Pacific Northwest region.

  • Subjects (LCTGM): Clark, William, 1770-1838--Monuments; Public sculpture--Oregon--Portland
  • Subjects (LCSH): Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.); Portland (Or.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Depicted place Portland, Oregon
Date 1905
date QS:P571,+1905-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Dimensions height: 8 in (20.3 cm); width: 10 in (25.4 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,8U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,10U218593
institution QS:P195,Q219563
Current location
University of Washington: Special Collections
Accession number
2036
Source
English: Alaska, Western Canada and United States Collection
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