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ARTHUR HENDRICK VANDENBERG, 1951
Plaster original

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall M. Fredericks
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Arthur Hendrick Vandenberg was the United States Senator from Michigan; born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 22, 1884. He attended the…

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Bronze portrait plaque honoring Wayne State University Professor Emeritus John M. Dorsey located on the campus of the university.

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Two men view the "Willard Henry Dow Portrait Relief" at Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Michigan.

Dow served as the presdient of the company from 1930-1949.

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The Fountain, also known as the "Cleveland War Memorial", is composed of a large granite basin set with bronze plaques containing the names of men and women who gave their lives for their country. Located within the basin are four granite carvings…

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Alex Dow was a Scottish-born US engineer. Dow was the plant's first manager and electrical engineer for the city of Detroit.

Dow was appointed water commissioner for the city of Detroit in 1916-1921 and again in 1925-1932. In 1932, he was made the…

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The Roman god Mercury was a messenger for the gods and patron of racing and athletes. His special duty was to conduct the souls of the dead to the underworld. In time he also became the Roman god of commerce and merchants. His attributes were…

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Plaster portrait plaque of Dexter Ferry. The text on the relief is "Dexter M Ferry Jr Business and Civic Leader Philanthropist and Patron of the Arts".

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Small plaster plaque mold with black rubber inner mold and plaster core "3/93 Miner" written on mold. Mold is bound with a plastic zip tie.

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Plaster mold with rubber inner mold and plaster core. "Miner" inscribed in plaster interior on reverse side. "Miner plaque" written on rear plaster exterior mold. Twine rope used as handle. A plastic zip tie is used to hold he mold together.

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Plaster relief of bearded man gold panning. Behind the man are two mules and the surface is painted green. Written on the back is "441".
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