33.02.3

Painting, oil

State Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. Material: wood, textile, metal. Size: 24" W. x 26" H. Description: canvas painting by artist, Raymond J. Stuart - subject: scene of a tranquil farm being protected by the image of a State Farmers Mutual Insurance policy, from the ravages of a severe storm - painted in neutral tones - brown wooden frame - metal hanger on back.

Waseca busineses: Waseca Mutual Insurance. Raymond J. Stuart was a well-known illustrator of calendars and other advertising art from Chicago; lived part of his life in Meriden, Minn.; born in 1882. Was exhibited in the offices of Waseca Mutual in Waseca, Minn. for many years.