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  • Description: Tablet
  • Materials: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H: 2'9" W: 2'4"
  • Dedicated: 1937
  • Donor: Rumsey Family
  • Inscription: MARY HARRIMAN RUMSEY / PLAYGROUND / IN MEMORY OF / MARY HARRIMAN RUMSEY / NOV. 17, 1881 - DEC. 18, 1934 / GRACIOUS CITIZEN / WHO GAVE GLADLY OF HER MEANS / AND HERSELF / FOR THE HEALTH AND HAPPINESS / OF LITTLE CHILDREN /

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