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The bronze sculpture was designed by Edward Virginius Valentine. It measures approximately 7 ft. x 18 in. x 18 in., and rests on a granite base measuring approximately 10 ft. x 88 1/2 in. x 88 1/2 in. The statue depicts Williams Carter Wickham wearing a Confederate uniform and holding a case for his field glasses in his proper right hand. He holds a pair of gloves behind his back in his opposite hand. Originally, he had a sword, which was later removed by vandals. An inscription on the front of the base reads: Another on the back of the base reads:
Edward Virginius Valentine bronze sculpture vandals Williams Carter Wickham