Mercy Cross, (sculpture).

Mercy Cross, (sculpture).

Rubert, Russ, sculptor.

Rose Metals, founder.

Mercy Cross, (sculpture).

Copyrighted 1991. Dedicated Oct. 22, 1991.

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Sculpture: naval brass and stainless steel; Base: black granite.

Sculpture: approx. H. 89 in. x W. 47 3/4 in.; Base: approx. 30 x 60 x 60 in.

(On bronze plaque, center of base:) The Mercy Cross/Dedicated to/the Sisters of Mercy/and all those who have assisted them/in ministering to/the poor, sick, and uneducated./1891-1991/SCULPTURE DESIGNED BY RUSS RUBERT unsigned

A three-dimensional, two-toned, laser-cut, stainless steel and polished naval brass cross within a cross. The exterior cross, which appears to be two intersecting crosses that form a double cross, is cut out in the middle to highlight an interior cross that seems to be floating. The exterior cross has a double beveled edge. There is a fine, stainless steel border around the brass. The sculpture is mounted atop a square, two-tiered, black granite base, surrounded by lights.

Emblem -- Cross

Allegory -- Quality -- Charity

Outdoor Sculpture -- Missouri -- Springfield

St. John's Regional Health Center, Community Relations, 1235 East Cherokee Street, In front, at main entrance, Springfield, Missouri 65804

The sculpture pays tribute to the Sisters of Mercy, and those who have assisted them, on their 100th anniversary of work in southwest Missouri. It is based on a contemporary version of the "mercy cross," and serves as a marker for the Centennial Time Capsule. IAS files contain related materials, including the artist's mechanical drawings of the sculpture layout. IAS files contain a related article from the St. John's Regional Health Center newsletter, In Touch (Nov. 14, 1991), pg. 1.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Missouri survey, 1995.

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