Ruth and Orville Merillat, Relief, [Plaster and Clay]
Dublin Core
Title
Ruth and Orville Merillat, Relief, [Plaster and Clay]
Subject
Figure sculpture, American--20th century
Description
Orville D. and Ruth A. Merillat portrait relief. Clay relief on plaster blank with metal letters. "Ruth A Merillat John D Merillat".
Fredericks sculpted many well known distinguished Michigan personalities. Shown in this double portrait are husband and wife, Orville D. and Ruth A. Merillat, founders of Merillat Industries of Adrian, Michigan.
Fredericks used this rectangular plaquette background for many portraits. He sculpted the portraits in oil-based clay onto the plaster and then glued the metal lettering in place. His graphic guidelines are still visible. A plaster mold is made from this model. The plaster is discolored by shellac which acts as a releasing agent when making the mold. Another plaster model (positive) is made from the mold. This model is sent to the foundry and a sand mold is made from it to be cast in metal.
The bronze cast is on display at the Christian Family Center in Adrian, Michigan. Mrs. Merillat still resides in Adrian, Michigan.
Fredericks sculpted many well known distinguished Michigan personalities. Shown in this double portrait are husband and wife, Orville D. and Ruth A. Merillat, founders of Merillat Industries of Adrian, Michigan.
Fredericks used this rectangular plaquette background for many portraits. He sculpted the portraits in oil-based clay onto the plaster and then glued the metal lettering in place. His graphic guidelines are still visible. A plaster mold is made from this model. The plaster is discolored by shellac which acts as a releasing agent when making the mold. Another plaster model (positive) is made from the mold. This model is sent to the foundry and a sand mold is made from it to be cast in metal.
The bronze cast is on display at the Christian Family Center in Adrian, Michigan. Mrs. Merillat still resides in Adrian, Michigan.
Creator
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
Date
1994
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
Type
Sculpture
Relief Sculpture
Relief Sculpture
Coverage
University Center (Mich.)
Sculpture Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
36" x 30.5"
Materials
Plaster
Clay
Clay
Catalog Number
2000.018
Object Location
Storage Room B - N6
Provenance
02/29/2000 gifted to MFSM
Files
Citation
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998, “Ruth and Orville Merillat, Relief, [Plaster and Clay],” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed April 25, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/5538.