Contributed by Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
Description
Throughout the Civil war, residents of communities that fell under Union control were required to take an oath before they were permitted to travel, conduct business, serve on a jury, or bury a family member. In the instance depicted by this sculpture, a mother is required to take the oath in order to receive food for her family.
Castings of Rogers' sculptures of American life and literary scenes were very popular from the 1860s to the end of the century. He sold thousands for up to $20 each.
"Taking the Oath and Drawing Rations," is generally considered to be one of his best and powerfully resonated in Maine after the war as a consequence of Maine's enormous commitment to the war effort.
information source: Smithsonian Institution
About This Item
- Title: Taking the Oath and Drawing Rations, 1866
- Creator: John Rogers
- Creation Date: 1866
- Subject Date: 1866
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Locations:
- Houlton, Aroostook County, ME
- New York, NY
- Media: Painted plaster
- Dimensions: 60 cm x 32 cm x 21 cm
- Local Code: 217
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Taking the Oath and Drawing Rations (Sculpture)
- Sculptures
- John Rogers, 18291904--Associated objects
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For more information about this item, contact:
Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum109 Main Street, Houlton, ME 04730
207-532-4216
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