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| Title of Piece: |
Figures of "Character" and "Friendship" |
| Artist: |
Nellie Verne Walker |
| Acquired: |
1928 |
| Material(s): |
Limestone |
| Category: |
Architectural Feature |
| Location: |
West facade, top of center pavilion, Michigan League |
| Comments: |
Designed by the architect of the League, Irving Pond, these life-size pieces were executed by Nellie Verne Walker, a Chicago friend of Irving Pond and his brother Allen. Walker was a well-known sculptor in Chicago and also carved two heroic figures of men for the Kansas Memorial Union, a building also designed by Irving Pond. |
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