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Pratt Institute

[Base of flagpole at Pratt Institute]

Close-up of base of flagpole showing two allegorical busts of women surmounted by eagles; two buildings of Pratt campus in background. Label on verso: "World War I Memorial Flagpole, designed by Willard Paddock. The four sculptured bronze heads symbolize Literature, Labor Skill, Science, and Art. The eagles represent the patriotism of North, South, East, and West. The pedestal is of Maine granite. Unveiled on Armistice Day, 1926."

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