Westminster War Memorial dedication

Name/Title

Westminster War Memorial dedication

Entry/Object ID

1996.019.008

Description

Print, photographic. B/W image on silver gelatin developing out paper. 8" x 10". Mayor Joseph L. Mathias and Maryland Senator Millard E. Tydings standing in front of the completed Westminster War Memorial, December 11, 1949. The inscription that can be seen reads "Who Served In The Armed Forces Of The United States In All Wars." Both men have overcoats, suits, ties, and hats on. The man to the left has glasses on. Behind them to the left are evergreens and through the evergreens can be seen a gas pump that reads "American Gas." On back stamped in black ink "Joseph L. Mathias Monuments Westminster, MD. Baltimore, MD. Hanover, PA." in pencil "Dec. 11, 1949".

Acquisition

Accession

1996.019

Source or Donor

Irwin, George

Acquisition Method

Gift