Plaster bust of a man, circa 1935
Clemson University Libraries On back - The Film Shop, Greenville, S.C.
Plaster bust of Clemson student George Chaplin in his ROTC uniform, circa 1934
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Cast of hand of Henry Bacon by unknown artist
Clemson University Libraries On front of casting - Hand of Henry Bacon, Architect Cast from Life
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 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
Back view of 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, 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze.
1966
A. Wolfe Davidson working on plaster "Brotherhood of the Tiger" statue, 1968
Clemson University Libraries The metal "Brotherhood of the Tiger" statue was installed in front of Littlejohn Coliseum on the Clemson University campus in 1969.
1968
A. Wolfe Davidson working on plaster cast of Thomas Green Clemson statue, 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze.
1966
A. Wolfe Davidson working on plaster cast of Thomas Green Clemson statue, 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze.
1966
A. Wolfe Davidson working on plaster cast of Thomas Green Clemson statue, 1966
Clemson University Libraries Part of the process of re-casting the stone statue in bronze.
1966
A. Wolfe Davidson working on plaster "Brotherhood of the Tiger" statue, 1968
Clemson University Libraries The metal "Brotherhood of the Tiger" statue was installed in front of Littlejohn Coliseum on the Clemson University campus in 1969.
1968
A. Wolfe Davidson working on plaster "Brotherhood of the Tiger" statue, 1968
Clemson University Libraries The metal "Brotherhood of the Tiger" statue was installed in front of Littlejohn Coliseum on the Clemson University campus in 1969.
1968
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.
Bust of a man, 1945
Clemson University Libraries On back - November 5, 1945; Roman Bronze Corp. New York, N.Y.; Gentlemen: Kindly advise approximate date and cost of the bust on opposite side to be cast in bronze. Height 18 in. width 13." Will express plaster model immediately.; Yours very truly A. Wolfe Davidson 409 Grover St. Marietta, Ga. On front - 18 in [height] 13 in [width]
1945
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 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 mold for bas-relief portrait medallion of Lynee, Gregg and Douglas Funkhouser, circa 1971
Clemson University Libraries Inscribed on medallion - Lynee - Gregg - Douglas - Funkhouser / A Wolfe Davidson SC - 1971 -. Written on front - 16; Funkhouser Children
A. Wolfe Davidson creating mold of cast stone Thomas Green Clemson statue, 1966
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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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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
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)
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.
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.
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.