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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".

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ALDEN B. DOW ARCHITECT, 1971
Plaster original

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

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Oxidized fitting for air hose.

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Black and silver metal air hose fitting.

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Knurled air hammer handles.

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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.

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Box of bundled chisels.

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

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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.

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White painted female figure with child on her shoulders. Plaster cast is probably based on one of Mr. Fredericks' early wood carvings.
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