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McBain Michigan Reverse Glass Church Art is a mid century dimensional religious wall plaque combining a winter church photograph with raised illustrated figures of a girl and small child walking hand in hand through the snow.
The teal and white border gives the piece a strong mid century look, while the layered glass and paper construction creates visible depth between the children and the church scene behind them. Printed at lower left is the verse reference, "Remember The Lord's Day To Keep It Holy. Ex. 20:8," followed by the names "Camille and 'Bud' Herweyer" and McBain, Mich.
The piece remains complete and visually appealing with noticeable age and handling wear. The glass itself appears intact with no visible chip at the area of the small child's figure. The illustrated figures retain strong teal, white, and black color, and the church photograph, printed verse, names, and McBain location remain readable.
The paper layer beneath the small child's lower leg and foot area has a visible tear, apparently from previous handling. The glass above that area is not chipped. The reverse has been taped closed, indicating the backing has previously been opened or secured again. The paper backing shows age discoloration, creasing, edge wear, and small marks. The teal border and glass surface show scattered age wear, light marks, and surface rubbing visible in the photos.
The specific personalization on this piece traces directly back to the rural agricultural community of McBain, Michigan. Herweyer is a prominent, multi-generational family name in that immediate area, heavily tied to the local farming communities and the McBain Christian Reformed and Baptist churches.
Pieces like this were commonly gifted to extended family members or neighbors during the winter holidays
The personalized Camille and 'Bud' Herweyer inscription makes this example more specific than an anonymous devotional picture, while the exact occasion is not confirmed.
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These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
