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Why get a bronze plaque that vanishes in the weeds when you can decorate the family plot with immortal century plant leaves sitting in forever urns. Imagery from WHITE BRONZE MONUMENTS, STATUARY, PORTRAIT MEDALLIONS, BUSTS, STATUES AND ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK for Cemeteries, Public and Private Buildings, manufactured by the Monumental Bronze Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Published in October, 1882.
32nd Degree, 9 x 10 1/2 inches. (top row, center). The motto, written in Latin, reads: ‘Spes Mea in Deo est.’ From a page in the catalogue made up of fraternal order pieces with this motto being associated with the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. American. Page 6 of a trade catalogue published in October 1882 by the Monumental Bronze Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Collections of the Smithsonian Libraries. Artwork in the public domain due to age. via https://archive.org/details/Whitebronzemonu00Monu/page/6/mode/1upNumber 1 Emblem, Eastern Star, 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. Page 4 (lower right) of a trade catalogue published in October 1882 by the Monumental Bronze Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Collections of the Smithsonian Libraries. Artwork in the public domain due to age. via https://archive.org/details/Whitebronzemonu00Monu/page/4/mode/1upWHITE BRONZE CENTURY PLANTS AND FL.OWER VASES: Number 2 Century Plant. 12 Leaves, height of vase and leaves 18 inches. Price, $15. (left) – Number 3 Century Plant. 16 Leaves, height 33 inches. Price, $45. Page 11 (upper images) of a trade catalogue published in October 1882 by the Monumental Bronze Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Collections of the Smithsonian Libraries. Artwork in the public domain due to age. via https://archive.org/details/Whitebronzemonu00Monu/page/11/mode/1upNumber 222. Statue of ‘Faith.’ Price, $300. Height: 5 feet. Page 13 (upper images) of a trade catalogue published in October 1882 by the Monumental Bronze Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Collections of the Smithsonian Libraries. Artwork in the public domain due to age. via https://archive.org/details/Whitebronzemonu00Monu/page/13/mode/1upWHITE BRONZE, For Fountain Statues is the best, and will never need painting: ‘Baby Elephant,’ holding a Watch and Chain, showing how it can be utilized as a sign for many kinds of businesses. Price, without the Watch and Chain, $100. (left) – Baby Elephant Statue. Price, $100. Extreme height of this Bronze Cast is 26 inches, which includes the Base, which is 15 x 24 inches square and 4 inches thick. the length of the figure is 35 inches (right). Page 16 (upper images) of a trade catalogue published in October 1882 by the Monumental Bronze Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Collections of the Smithsonian Libraries. Artwork in the public domain due to age. via https://archive.org/details/Whitebronzemonu00Monu/page/16/mode/1upTHE MONUMENTAL BRONZE COMPANY’S DESIGNS: Number 105. 6 feet 7 inches high. Price, $535. Bottom Base, 41 ½ x 41 ½ inches square. The 4 upper Emblem Tablets are solid. The 4 Tablets in the die will be made removable. The 4 Tablets on 2nd Base will be made solid. The Statue is our Number 99 (See page 15). This monument is suitable for any of our large and medium statues. Page 38 of a trade catalogue published in October 1882 by the Monumental Bronze Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Collections of the Smithsonian Libraries. Artwork in the public domain due to age. via https://archive.org/details/Whitebronzemonu00Monu/page/38/mode/1upNumber 160. 9 feet, 8 inches high. Price, 660. Bottom Base, 62 x 62 inches square. The Cross is a ‘Double Front,’ being alike on front and back. The Inscription Tablets in the Gothic panel on front and back of the Cross will be made removable, unless ordered solid. The four Tablets in top portion of second Base will be made removable. Page 55 of a trade catalogue published in October 1882 by the Monumental Bronze Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Collections of the Smithsonian Libraries. Artwork in the public domain due to age. via https://archive.org/details/Whitebronzemonu00Monu/page/55/mode/1up
a new article from the same blog where I found the mention of Monumental Bronze describing how their markers were marketed, etc. Whether this is in response to my blog post I have no idea but am going to hope so-
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