National Trust for Historic Preservation (Chesterwood)

Chesterwood, the country home, studio, and gardens of American sculptor of public monuments, Daniel Chester French (1850-1931), will use grant funds to treat a half-scale model of the sculpture Victory. The model is seven feet tall and has suffered from more than 20 years of exposure to the elements. Treatment activities will include mechanical removing of corrosive material, repairing stress cracks, and re-attaching loose elements. Upon completion, the model will be displayed indoors to mitigate any future damage.