(Mary and Child), (sculpture).

(Mary and Child), (sculpture).

Unknown (Canadian), sculptor.

(Mary and Child), (sculpture).

Probably installed early 1960s.

Sculpture: marble; Base: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 59 x 16 x 13 in.; Base: approx. H. 12 in. x Diam. 22 in.

(Metal plaque on front of plinth:) IN MEMORY OF OUR MOTHER/MRS. CLAUDIA PLANTE/1881-1956 unsigned

Mary stands wearing sandals, robes and a veil with the baby Jesus in her arms. Jesus lies in Mary's arms, he has curly hair and a sheet covering him from his waist to his ankles. He holds on to Mary's veil with his outstretched proper right hand. There is a wreath of small electric lights placed around Mary's head. The sculpture is mounted on a cylindrical base and placed under a steep gabled shelter with a decorated back wall.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Hampshire -- Hillsborough

St. Mary's Church, 38 Church Street, P. O. Box 907, Rectory, Hillsborough, New Hampshire 03244

Sculpture was given by Father Leo Plante, his brother and two sisters in memory of their mother, Claudia Plante (1881-1956). Father Plante was pastor in Hillsboro from 1952 through 1975. This sculpture replaced a previous one that had deteriorated from exposure to the elements. The sculpture was probably purchased in Canada.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1993.

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