(Saint Joseph), (sculpture).

(Saint Joseph), (sculpture).

Boston Statuary Corporation, fabricator.

(Saint Joseph), (sculpture).

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Painted concrete.

Approx. 43 x 15 x 11 in.

(On back of self-base:) BOSTON/STATUARY Founder's mark appears.

A full-length figure of St. Joseph holding the Christ child. Joseph wears long robes and a cloak. He has long hair, moustache and a beard. In his proper right arm he cradles a stalk of lilies. In his proper left arm he holds Jesus. Jesus is depicted as a young child and wears a simple shift. He sits in Joseph's proper left arm with his feet crossed. In his proper left hand he holds an orb; his proper right hand is raised in blessing. The concrete sculpture is painted white and sits directly on the ground.

Religion -- Saint -- St. Joseph

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Object -- Flower -- Lily

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Northwood

Administered by Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 16 River Road, Pittsfield, New Hampshire 03263

Located St. Joseph's Church, Route 4, Northwood, New Hampshire

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1995.

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