Spirit of Detroit Annual Convention, Relief, [Plaster]
Dublin Core
Title
Spirit of Detroit Annual Convention, Relief, [Plaster]
Subject
Figure sculpture, American--20th century
Description
Annual Convention, Detroit, Michigan, 1962
Plaster
Annual Convention, Detroit, Michigan, 1962
Plaster, iron rods
Now headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the American Numismatic Association was established in 1891 in Chicago. Their members study coins and medals. Each year the association hosts an annual convention. In 1962, the convention was held in Detroit and was a joint American/Canadian event. One of the traditions of the convention is the striking of a commemorative medal. Fredericks was commissioned to design the medal that year.
The "reverse" side (back) of the medal features the symbol of the city of Detroit, The Spirit of Detroit, one of Fredericks' most beloved public sculptures. The model's and mold's surface is discolored by shellac, a releasing agent used in mold-making. The obverse (front) of the medal features symbols for America (eagle) and Canada (maple leaf) to commemorate the joint venture.
The plaster mold (right) and model (left) can be seen in this case. The mold has one rim removed to display "keying"-small bumps on the plaster mold surface edge under the rim and small holes that fit over the bump on the rims. Iron rods are visible on the underside and are used for reinforcement of the mold.
Plaster
Annual Convention, Detroit, Michigan, 1962
Plaster, iron rods
Now headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the American Numismatic Association was established in 1891 in Chicago. Their members study coins and medals. Each year the association hosts an annual convention. In 1962, the convention was held in Detroit and was a joint American/Canadian event. One of the traditions of the convention is the striking of a commemorative medal. Fredericks was commissioned to design the medal that year.
The "reverse" side (back) of the medal features the symbol of the city of Detroit, The Spirit of Detroit, one of Fredericks' most beloved public sculptures. The model's and mold's surface is discolored by shellac, a releasing agent used in mold-making. The obverse (front) of the medal features symbols for America (eagle) and Canada (maple leaf) to commemorate the joint venture.
The plaster mold (right) and model (left) can be seen in this case. The mold has one rim removed to display "keying"-small bumps on the plaster mold surface edge under the rim and small holes that fit over the bump on the rims. Iron rods are visible on the underside and are used for reinforcement of the mold.
Creator
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Date
1962
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
Type
Sculpture
Coverage
University Center (Mich.)
Sculpture Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
20" dia
Materials
Plaster
Catalog Number
1999.037
Object Location
Storage Room B - J
Provenance
10/25/1999 gifted to MFSM
Files
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Spirit of Detroit Annual Convention, Relief, [Plaster],” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed November 22, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/5311.