Virgin Mary, (sculpture).

Virgin Mary, (sculpture).

Kaletta Company, fabricator.

Virgin Mary, (sculpture).

Grotto, (sculpture).

Dedicated 1914.

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Painted concrete on a stone base.

Figure: approx. 5 ft. x 1 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 6 in.; Base: 2 x 2 x 2 ft.

Kaletta Co. St. Louis, MO. Founder's mark appears.

A standing figure of the Virgin Mary with her hands clasped at her chest. She wears a flowing gown which falls to her feet. There are three winged putti at her feet. The figure is set into a grotto.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- Angel

Outdoor Sculpture -- Illinois -- Quincy

Administered by Springfield Diocese, Quincy, St. Mary's Church, 1115 South 7th Street, Quincy, Illinois 62301

Located St. Mary's School, 1115 South 7th Street, Quincy, Illinois 62301

Plaque on proper right reads "In Memorium/Gratefully dedicated to the/pious memory/of the deceased members of/St. Mary's Parish/Ps. 64.5." On proper left, plaque reads "Sacred to the memory of our pastors/(several names and dates listed)." The mosaic tile in front of the piece reads "R.I.P. Ave Maria Gratia Plena 1914."

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Illinois survey, 1992.

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