What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: R. J. Emerson FRBS, RBSA 1878-1944 art teacher and sculptor Municipal School of Art 1910-1942 sculpted "Mercury" on this building 1932 Recorded plaque organisation: Wolverhampton Civic Society, Express and Star.

R. J. Emerson FRBS RBSA was a notable art teacher and sculptor who significantly influenced students at the Municipal School of Art from 1910 to 1942; he is remembered for his sculpture "Mercury" installed on this building in 1932.

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