Silhouette: "Yosemite"

This is one of five zinc silhouettes created in the summer of 1939 specifically for the National Park Service's exhibition alcove in the U.S. Department of the Interior Museum. It was constructed from zinc, chrome paper, molding, and plate glass at an average cost of $35.31 per foot. The scene from left to right depicts trees; a group of three elk facing right; trees; grass; mountains; three bears (two standing, one on all fours); and a tree. The silhouette was displayed in a high, backlit niche near the ceiling.