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 Woman Holding Grain / Fruits
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  1. Woman Holding Grain
    East wall, upper left panel 2.578 m x 2.134 m (8 ft. 5 in x 7 ft.)

    Fruits
    East wall, lower left panel 68.3 cm x 185.4 cm (26 7/8 in. x 6 ft. 1 in.)

The agricultural theme is continued in the female figures, symbols of Michigan's abundant harvest. The fruits, grains, and vegetables represented are all indigenous to Michigan. The themes of dependence on the resources of the land and the evolution of technology are developed throughout the mural cycle.