124. Equitable of Iowa Portrait, James Calvin Cummins
Part of a series of portrait plaques of company presidents and city founders of Des Moines commissioned by Equitable of Iowa Companies. Cast by Gorham Co. Bronze Division.
Published onDec 14, 2023
124. Equitable of Iowa Portrait, James Calvin Cummins
In the Gorham Archives, John Hay Library, Brown University, Providence, R.I.
Date
1939
Material
Bronze
Description
Part of a series of portrait plaques of company presidents and city founders of Des Moines commissioned by Equitable of Iowa Companies. Cast by Gorham Co. Bronze Division June 1, 1939.
Markings
Inscription: JAMES CALVIN CUMMINS 1852–1933; Signed lower left: Christian Petersen
Provenance / Location
Equitable of Iowa Companies, Des Moines, Iowa; Voya, Des Moines, Iowa; CPAC, Gift of Voya, Des Moines, Iowa. UM2017.376
Alternate Title(s)
n/a
Notes / Sources
Photo Card in Gorham Archives, Hay Library, Brown University, Providence, R.I. Previously dated 1933 as dated on sculpture, re-dated due to Gorham card stating casting of June 1, 1939.
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