Clements Library façade Bas Reliefs
Albert Kahn
Description
Physical Description:
The medallions inside the loggia show the coat of arms for U-M, Columbus, and supposedly George Washington. But a quirky error resulted in the shield of ancient Scottish kings, rather than Washington's. No one had noted the error in fear of hurting Mr. Khan's feelings, and since it was not pointed out by the time Mr. Clements had died, it remains the same. Figures of angels appear on either side of the panel in the parapet which bears the name WILLIAM L. CLEMENTS LIBRARY.
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