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Maquette, snake gnomon, side view, unfinished model
No full textPhotograph of a maquette (sculptural model) for the gnomon (the part of the sundial that casts a shadow) of the sundial on the south side of the Singing Tower. The gnomon is shaped like a snake, snakes are an ancient symbol of time. Discoloration around entire photograph. Remnants of photo corner adhesive have been removed. Handwritten in red ink, "unfinished model." Duplicate copy without handwritten note is available
Steel workers constructing the framework of the Singing Tower : version 01
No full textDiscoloration along the left side of the photograph
Samuel Yellin by Brass Door
No full textDiscoloration along top half of photograph, as well as both bottom corners. Mark on bottom left from photo corner adhesive
Keystone, Goddess of Plenty with cornucopia
No full textTwo workers hold the keystone, aka capstone, which was placed in the center of the cathedral ceiling of the interior first level of the Singing Tower (today called the Founder's Room) on November 16, 1928. Depicts a woman holding a cornucopia, aka horn of plenty, overflowing with flora of the State of Florida
Drawing of sculptural design by Lee Lawrie, band, section 1
No full textDrawing by Lee Lawrie of design for sculptural band around at the Singing Tower at the 32' level. Pencil drawing on tracing paper, mounted to blue mat. Depicts crane and flora of Florida
