These two heroic-sized carvings represent the commercial activities of industry and agriculture, depicting universal activities, not individuals. One figure holds a shovel, symbolizing industry, while the other holds a scythe and gestures to shafts of wheat, representing the harvest, or agriculture. It is a straightforward interpretation of workers and their work, a common Art Deco theme. The figures are strong and idealized, signifying the roots of prosperity in America and promoting its work ethic.