The mural consists of forty–four blocks. It depicts the services the veterinary profession performs in conserving the life and health of domestic animals, thereby safeguarding the health of humans. Clay donated by the Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce.
Published onDec 22, 2023
230. Veterinary Medicine Mural
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date
1935-1938
Material
Unglazed terra cotta
Dimensions
76 1/16 x 275 x 6 in. (193.2 x 698.5 x 15.2 cm)
Description
The mural consists of forty–four blocks. It depicts the services the veterinary profession performs in conserving the life and health of domestic animals, thereby safeguarding the health of humans. Clay donated by the Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce.
Markings
n/a
Provenance / Location
Commissioned by Iowa State College. Permanent installation at the College of Veterinary Medicine Courtyard. CPAC/AOC. U88.71
Alternate Title(s)
n/a
Notes / Sources
Milepost (Ames, IA), Aug. 6, 1936; Ames Daily Tribune, Jan. 1, 1938; Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, vol. 45, Jan-June 1938, p.112; "He Has Carved a Heritage", The Iowan, Vol. 2 No. 3, Feb. - March 1954.
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