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This image is a photograph document related to the City of Jackson, Michigan's contract opportunity for stone conservationist services for the restoration of the Withington Park Civil War Monument, titled "In Defense of the Flag." The photograph appears to be a documentation image of the bronze and granite statue, which was originally dedicated to the City of Jackson in 1904, and serves as evidence of the monument's current condition requiring professional restoration and preservation work.

The image functions as supporting documentation for the solicitation, providing visual reference of the historical monument that requires evaluation, stone consolidation, preservation of original materials, material analysis, cleaning, repairs, and protective coverings. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in these conservation areas and must comply with the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works' Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice, as well as the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Preservation. Fellowship or Professional Affiliate status with the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works is preferred for prequalification purposes.