Pioneer Mother, (sculpture).

Pioneer Mother, (sculpture).

Cashwan, Samuel Adolph, 1900- , sculptor.

Cashwan Studio, fabricator.

Michigan Stone Company, contractor.

Pioneer Mother, (sculpture).

Mother and Child, (sculpture).

ca. 1936-1938. Dedicated Nov. 9, 1938.

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Sculpture: Indiana limestone; Base: stone.

Sculpture: approx. 5 x 2 x 2 ft.; Base: approx. 2 ft. x 3 ft. x 2 ft. 6 in.

A pioneer woman holding a baby holding a baby on her proper right hip. The woman has long hair, wears a long, plain dress and is barefoot. She appears to be either sitting or walking as her knees are bent. The baby is crooked in her proper right arm and she holds a staff in her proper left hand.

Figure group -- Female & Child

Outdoor Sculpture -- Michigan -- Clare

Administered by Clare Public Schools, 201 East State Street, Clare, Michigan 48617

Located Clare Middle School, 209 East State Street, Clare, Michigan

The sculpture was commissioned under the WPA - Michigan Works Progress Administration. The cost was approximately $103.00. IAS files contain a copy of the dedication program and pertinent correspondence between the state director of the Michigan Works Progress Administration and the superintendent of schools for the City of Clare.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Michigan survey, 1993.

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