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Bells being transferred from train to truck : version 04
No full textDiscoloration along right side of photograph
Plumb Memorial Carillon
No full textPhotograph of Plumb Memorial Carillon at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut
Sculptural model, wolf and crane
No full textPhotograph of a maquette (sculptural model) for the decorative band around the Singing Tower. Depicts a crane and wolf, from one of Aesop's fables
Construction site, overhead view
No full textOverhead view of the construction site. Visible are workers are digging a trench, likely for plumbing purposes, as well as several workmen's shed, plumbing equipment, and a grouping of marble
Sculptural model for the zodiac around the sundial, Libra and Scorpio
No full textPhotograph of a maquette (sculptural model) for the signs of the zodiac around the sundial on the south side of the Singing Tower. Depicts representations of the signs for Libra and Scorpio. The maquettes were created by Robert C. Wakeman, who was assistant to sculptor Lee Lawrie and oversaw the carvers onsite at Bok Tower Gardens. Photograph taken by A.L. Alexander of Lake Wales (Fla.). Maquettes are housed in the architectural archives at the University of Pennsylvania. Handwritten notes in pencil on front back back. Torn in two pieces down the center
Sculptural model for the zodiac around the sundial, Pisces and Leo
No full textPhotograph of a maquette (sculptural model) for the signs of the zodiac around the sundial on the south side of the Singing Tower. Depicts representations of the signs for Pisces and Leo. The maquettes were created by Robert C. Wakeman, who was assistant to sculptor Lee Lawrie and oversaw the carvers onsite at Bok Tower Gardens. Photograph taken by A.L. Alexander of Lake Wales (Fla.). Maquettes are housed in the architectural archives at the University of Pennsylvania