Plaster model of obverse of Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial commemorative half dollar
Clemson University Libraries Depicts Lady Justice holding a sword and scales standing between South Carolina's old State House, built in 1790, and the new State House, completed in 1903. Inscribed on model - Sesquicentennial Celebration of the Capital Columbia South Carolina; Liberty; 1786-1936
Plaster mold and bust of Robert C. Edwards in A. Wolfe Davidson's studio, circa 1967
Clemson University Libraries Step in process of creating bronze bust commissioned by Clemson University where Edwards was president from 1959 to 1979. Bust of Frank Howard partially encased in a plaster mold can be seen in the right midground.
Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Displayed next to a photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.
Ceramic bust of André Smith partially removed from plaster mold at The Research Studio artists' colony in Maitland, Florida, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Smith was the founder of The Research Studio where Davidson was artist in residence. Attached to front - Half of the mould is removed. The piece of cloth shown from the inside is a part of a damp cloth inserted to keep casting from drying too fast.
Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Plaster model displayed below photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.
Plaster model of reverse of Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial commemorative half dollar, circa 1936
Clemson University Libraries Depicts an image from the state seal of a palmetto tree with thirteen leaves and thirteen stars, both representing the thirteen original colonies. Spears are tied around the base of the palmetto tree, and beneath is a broken oak branch, representing the defeat of the British Oak Fleet off the coast of Sullivan's Island in 1776. Inscribed on model - United States of America Half Dollar, E-Pluribus-Unum, In God We Trust
Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Displayed below photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.
Ceramic bust of André Smith in plaster mold at The Research Studio artists' colony in Maitland, Florida, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Smith was founder of The Research Studio where Davidson was artist in residence. On front - A fourth of the mould is removed from the casting.
Plaster mold and bust of Robert C. Edwards in A. Wolfe Davidson's studio, circa 1967
Clemson University Libraries Step in process of creating bronze bust commissioned by Clemson University where Edwards was president from 1959 to 1979. Bust of Frank Howard partially encased in a plaster mold can be seen in the right midground.
Plaster bust of William "Bill" Greenlee, circa 1935
Clemson University Libraries Although not directly identified as Greenlee, this bust is labeled "Clemson Coach Driver" in Davidson's unpublished autobiography. Bill Greenlee served as Thomas Clemson's coach driver and was working for Clemson College when Davidson was working on statue of Thomas Clemson.
Reverse plaster mold for bas-relief portrait medallion of A. Wolfe Davidson's daughter Edith and granddaughters Jennifer, Jessica and Johanna Burwinkle, circa 1971
Clemson University Libraries Depicts A. Wolfe Davidson's younger daughter Edith Burwinkle reading to her three children. Inscribed on medallion - Edith - Jennifer - Jessica - Johanna / Daughter and Granddaughters. Written on front - 14; Mold (Reverse)
A. Wolfe Davidson removing ceramic bust of André Smith from plaster mold at The Research Studio artists' colony in Maitland, Florida, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Smith was founder of The Research Studio where Davidson was artist in residence. Attached to front - A section of the mould is removed from the casting twenty four hours after the slip was poured in.
A. Wolfe Davidson with plaster mold and bust of John E. Johns in Furman University academic regalia, circa 1978
Clemson University Libraries Johns was the president of Furman from 1976 to 1994.
A. Wolfe Davidson pouring clay slip into plaster mold at The Research Studio artists' colony in Maitland, Florida, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Casting a ceramic bust of André Smith, founder of The Research Studio where Davidson was artist in residence.
A. Wolfe Davidson pouring clay slip into plaster mold at The Research Studio artists' colony in Maitland, Florida, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Casting a ceramic bust of André Smith, founder of The Research Studio where Davidson was artist in residence.
A. Wolfe Davidson pouring clay slip into plaster mold at The Research Studio artists' colony in Maitland, Florida, circa 1953
Clemson University Libraries Casting a ceramic bust of André Smith, founder of The Research Studio where Davidson was artist in residence. Attached to front - Slip poured into plaster mould.
Plaster molds and clay busts of Robert C. Edwards (left) and Frank Howard, circa 1967
Clemson University Libraries Steps in process of creating bronze busts for Clemson University where Edwards was president from from 1959 to 1979 and Howard was football coach and athletic director from the 1940s to 1960s.