Spirit of the American Doughboy

Hartford City, United States of America

The Spirit of the American Doughboy is a pressed copper sculpture by E. M. Viquesney, designed to honor the veterans and casualties of World War I. Mass-produced during the 1920s and 1930s for communities throughout the United States, the statue's design was the most popular of its kind, spawning a

wave of collectible miniatures and related memorabilia as well as numerous copies by other artists. Its title is often shortened to The Doughboy.

Listen to the audio guide for Spirit of the American Doughboy Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

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