Projects and Opportunities
Plans to restore Terra Cotta Reliefs
Alabama Moments in American History
Terra cotta relief's: Cotton, Tobacco, and
Wheat, Franc Epping, 1941
The Alexander City work is one of only three
sculptural works produced in Alabama. Epping
produced three terra cotta relief's showing
the main agricultural products of the
state-tobacco, wheat, and cotton--along with
depictions of seasonal activities. The
Section praised her work as handsome in form
and sensitive in modeling and the town of
Alexander City was well pleased with the
results.
Current status:
Wayne Fuller
reported on the terra cotta pieces which
are in storage. A committee appointed
by the mayor of Alex City is in charge
of the proposal for the restoration of
these pieces. He will keep the board
members up to date on the proceedings of
this committee.