Simon Skillin
American
Brothers John and Simon Skillin were notable wood carvers from New England. - AsNotedIn
Brothers John and Simon Skillin were notable wood carvers from New England. - AsNotedIn
Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
1797/05/00 | Designed by William Rush of Philadelphia, John and Simon Skillin carve a figurehead of the Roman god Hercules. The only contemporary representation known of it is in a painting of the ship by Michel Felice Corne c 1803. | Artisans | USS CONSTITUTION | Boston | |||
1798/00/00 | John and Simon Skillin carve the pine cone atop the Statehouse dome as well as assist in carving the Corinthian columns and capitals. The columns are so strong that with the exception of one they will last over 150 years. | Artisans | Massachusetts Statehouse | Boston |
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