Blair Converse, Journalism 1919-1939
Object NamePortrait Bust
Artist / Maker
Christian Petersen
(Danish - American, 1885 - 1961)
Date1941
OriginUSA
MediumBronze
Dimensions20 x 16 x 8 in. (50.8 x 40.6 x 20.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineCommissioned by Iowa State College, Department of Technical Journalism. In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberU94.5
Status
On viewCollections
Label TextPortrait of Converse, Department of Journalism, 1919–1939. Dedicated October 1941 in the Department of Technical Journalism, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa.
MarkingsSigned by Christian Petersen on back of left arm: Christian Petersen SC
Published ReferencesAmes Daily Tribune, Aug. 29, 1941; Ames Daily Tribune, Jan. 15, 1942.
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Hamilton Hall, 0172
Object Name: Portrait Bust
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1950-1952
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