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Three cast stone statues above entrance to Suzzallo Library, Seattle, circa 1927

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This photo of the exterior of Suzzallo Library on the University of Washington campus features three cast stone figures above the main entrance which represent "Thought," "Inspiration," and "Mastery." The figures were created by artist Allan Clark and fabricated by the Pacific Stone Company of Seattle. Though allegorical, the figures were modelled by real people at Clark's Tacoma studio.

Photographer's number: 15678

Caption information source: Suzzallo Library, Clayton and Deer Park Historical Society
ID Number: 1991.22.2.11
Date: Circa 1927
Physical Description: 1 photographic print mounted on linen : b&w ; 7.5 x 9.5 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. Metadata updated as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
View the finding aid for this collection at https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv69438
Credit: MOHAI, Pacific Stone Company Photograph Albums, 1991.22.2.11
Copyright: All Rights Reserved