De Weldon's Original Plaster Rendering of the Film Reel Award Plaque to USO-Motion Picture Industry that was later cast in bronze for the 7th War Bond Drive
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Felix de Weldon, (American, 1907-2003)
A bronze-painted plaster rendering of the Film Reel award plaque given to all the members of the War Activities Committe of the Motion Picture Industry. circa 1945
A plaster rendering of a film reel, with 7 inset war scenes and with the Iwo Jima Flag Raising in the center, adapted to be presented to the family of Alfred Weatherby. Weatherby was a member of the War Activities Committee of the Motion Picture Industry, who died during the war.
18 x 21 in. (45.7 x 53.3)
Sold for US$ 875 inc. premium

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  • Provenance:
    The War Museum

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