History, Art and Architecture Collection
O-7239
sculpture
The Fathers of Confederation

O-7239
sculpture
The Fathers of Confederation

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Specifications

Artists Sylvia Lefkovitz (sculptor)
Date 1966
Signature LEFKOVITZ / 66 1/2
Materials metal, bronze
Dimensions (cm) 122.0 (Length)122.0 (Width)121.0 (Height)
Functions Art
Barcode 603265
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"The Fathers of Confederation" Sylvia Lefkovitz, Sculptor

This sculpture was created for the Centennial train and Caraans as the result of a competition held by the Canadian Government Exhibition Commission on behalf of the Centennial Commission.

The figures in the centre symbolize the thirty-six Fathers of Confederation. The figures on the outer platform represent the various peoples brought together in newly formed Dominion when the British North America act came into force July 1, 1867.