Our Lady of the Smile, (sculpture).

Our Lady of the Smile, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Our Lady of the Smile, (sculpture).

Sculpture: fiberglass, painted; Base: granite and concrete.

Sculpture: approx. 5 x 2 x 1 1/2 ft.; Base: approx. 4 x 7 x 3 ft.

(Bronze plaque on front of base, raised:) 1984/THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE SMILE/Erected by The Rosary-Altar Society/In Memory of Jean DeMassi/In Honor of Emily Recucci/Donated by Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals unsigned

Mary stands in a hooded gown and robe, gesturing with her proper left hand. Her proper right arm cradles the baby Jesus. Mary stands atop a base with planters and an inscribed plaque.

Religion -- New Testament -- Mary

Religion -- New Testament -- Christ

Homage -- DeMassi, Jean

Homage -- Recucci, Emily

Outdoor Sculpture -- New Jersey -- Lavallette

Catholic Church of St. Bonaventure, Grand Central Avenue at Camden Avenue, Lavallette, New Jersey 08735

Donated by the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals and erected by the Rosary Altar Society.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1995.

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