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.
Man with plaster cast of Thomas Green Clemson statue, 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze.
1966
Man with plaster cast of Thomas Green Clemson statue, 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze.
1966
Man with plaster cast of Thomas Green Clemson statue, circa 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze. Plaster bust of Thomas G. Clemson in background.
Plaster bust of Alexander S. Salley, circa 1935
Clemson University Libraries The bust was donated to the South Carolina Historical Society in 2005. Salley was the first secretary of the South Carolina State Historical Commission, a predecessor to the Historical Society.
Plaster bust of Clemson student George Chaplin in his ROTC uniform, circa 1934
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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Libraries Although not directly identified as Greenlee, this bust is labeled "Clemson Coach Driver" in Davidson's unpublished autobiography.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.
Plaster bust of William "Bill" Greenlee, circa 1935
Clemson University Libraries On back - Clemson's coach driver. Although not directly identified as William "Bill" Greenlee, Greenlee served as Thomas Clemson's coach driver and was working for Clemson College when Davidson was working on statue of Thomas Clemson.
Plaster bust of a man, circa 1935
Clemson University Libraries On back - The Film Shop, Greenville, S.C.
Plaster cast of Thomas Green Clemson statue in crate, 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze.
1966
Plaster cast of Thomas Green Clemson statue, 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze.
1966
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.
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 The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Displayed below photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.
Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Displayed next to photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.
Plaster model of The Clemson Medallion, circa 1980
Clemson University Libraries Displayed next to photograph of bronze bust of Thomas Green Clemson by A. Wolfe Davidson.
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 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 models of reverse (left) and obverse of Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial commemorative half dollar, circa 1936
Clemson University Libraries Obverse 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. Reverse depicts 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 reverse model - United States of America Half Dollar, E-Pluribus-Unum, In God We Trust. Inscribed on obverse model - Sesquicentennial Celebration of the Capital Columbia South Carolina Liberty 1786 1936.