Art Works (John H. Glenn Archives Artifacts)

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The Art Works Category consists of twenty-nine items arranged into the sub-categories of Annie Glenn, NASA, Post-Senate, and Senate. The bulk of the artifacts in the category consist of hand-crafted items sent to John and Annie Glenn by friends and admirers from 1962 through 2001. These items include quilts and other types of needlework, paintings on wood and other media, sculptures, and various items fashioned from wood.

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Hand-knotted area rug/wall hanging featuring an image of the Friendship 7 spacecraft and the wording "Tri-Orbital Flight by J.H. Glenn 2-20-62"
(The Ohio State University, 1980) Liberty Rug Manufacturing Company
Artist's model of the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial Statue depicting the raising of the U.S. flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima
(The Ohio State University, 1950) DeWeldon, Felix
Painting of the Friendship 7 spacecraft being hoisted aboard the destroyer, U.S.S. Noa
(The Ohio State University, 1962)
Quilt featuring twenty-five color drawings about John Glenn's Friendship 7 space flight
(The Ohio State University, 1998) Students of St. Bernadette - St. Mary's School
Wooden framed, hammered copper plate with the U.S. Marine Corps insignia and inscription "Always Faithful - Lt. Col. John H. Glenn, Jr. - Astronaut - Friendship 7 - February 20, 1962"
(The Ohio State University, 1962)
Sand sculpture "John Glenn and the Moon"
(The Ohio State University, 1990)
Large cream, tan, and brown colored quilt featuring a star pattern
(The Ohio State University, 1975)
Wooden jigsaw cut-out of "John - Anna - Sweethearts"
(The Ohio State University, 1998-12)
Brass sculpture, on a wooden base, of a pair of hands together in prayer
(The Ohio State University, 1975)
Wooden block with carvings of John and Annie Glenn, the Friendship 7 spacecraft, and the dome of the U.S. Capitol
(The Ohio State University, 1991-05-14)
Pair of whimsical aviation themed ceramic sculptures
(The Ohio State University, 2000)
Wooden framed, limited edition marble tile etched with images of various historic buildings in Perry County, Ohio
(The Ohio State University, 1994-09-11)
Framed and matted cross-stitched map of Ohio
(The Ohio State University, 1987)
Wooden framed, etched brass facsimile of the Declaration of Independence
(The Ohio State University, 1975)
Wooden framed map of the world etched on copper plate
(The Ohio State University, 1980)
Sculpture of a winged horse on a wooden base with brass plate inscribed "Free Spirit"
(The Ohio State University, 1982-10-05)
Jig-saw cut wooden block featuring a hand-painted facade of the John Glenn High School in New Concord, Ohio
(The Ohio State University, 2000) Duke, Gail
Jig-saw cut wooden block featuring a hand-painted facade of the John Glenn Gymnasium at Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio
(The Ohio State University, 2000) Duke, Gail
Circular, stained glass image of a space shuttle in a wooden frame
(The Ohio State University, 2003) Unique Design Stained Glass
Jig-saw cut wooden block featuring a hand-painted facade of the New Concord (Ohio) Elementary School
(The Ohio State University, 2000) Duke, Gail