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Plaster mother mold with inner rubber mold and plaster core. Indication of writing on the mold but has been plastered over with burlap. Plastic zip ties hold the mold together.

Trunk of several bands of chisels. There are also handles.

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Box of bundled chisels.

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Master Electronic motor air compressor with hose. Pull handle and 2 wheels for moving. Damage due to storage, use and wear. Corrosion/Tarnish in different spots, greasy on motor, plaster spots on wheels and handle. Handle is chipped/ flaked.

Knurled air hammer handles.

Black and silver metal air hose fitting.

Oxidized fitting for air hose.

ALDEN B. DOW ARCHITECT, 1971
Plaster original

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall M. Fredericks
1991.107

Alden Dow was born in Midland, Michigan on April 10, 1904, to Herbert Henry and Grace A. (Ball) Dow. From his father, who founded The Dow…

Portrait relief mold for Alden Dow. The yellowish discoloring is from shellac used to seal the plaster. Inscribed on the bottom of the mold is "Humanitarian, Citizen Benefactor".

Plaster portrait of Alex Dow (1862-1942) was president of Detroit Edison for 28 years. He was also a Senator from Michigan. (more information can be found in the archives under "Series II Project Files, Alex Dow Memorial")
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