Object Details
- Sheaffer, Daniel M.
- Sheaffer, Mrs. Daniel M.
- Roth, Frederic G. R.
- Description
- Sculpted by Frederic G. R. Roth (1940), this bronze statuette depicts American racehorse Man o' War (1917-1947).
- Kentucky thoroughbred Man o' War (1917-1947) was one of the most successful racehorses of all time, winning 20 of 21 starts in his career and setting three world records. Man O' War was so popular that his funeral was attended by thousands of mouners and broadcast to millions more via radio.
- Frederick George Richard Roth (1872 – 1944) was an American sculptor best known for his representations of animals. Notable works include the Lion at Coumbia University's Stadium and the commemorative statue of Balto the sled-dog found in New York City's Central Park.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs Daniel M Sheaffer in memory of Daniel M Sheaffer
- 1940
- associated dates
- 1962 05 10
- ID Number
- CL.63.1018
- accession number
- 242358
- catalog number
- 63.1018
- Object Name
- statue
- statuette
- statue, horse rac
- statue, horse racing
- statuette, horse racing
- Physical Description
- metal, bronze (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 22 in x 7 in x 22 in; 55.88 cm x 17.78 cm x 55.88 cm
- Place Made
- United States: New York, New York City
- associated place
- United States
- United States: Pennsylvania
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
- Art
- National Museum of American History
- name of sport
- Horse Racing
- level of sport
- Professional
- web subject
- Sports
- Record ID
- nmah_1079103
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-2f61-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
