The Mothers Louise, (sculpture).

The Mothers Louise, (sculpture).

Granlund, Paul Theodore, 1925-2003, sculptor.

The Mothers Louise, (sculpture).

Approx. 5 x 5 x 5 ft.; Base: 2 x 5 x 5 ft.

(Dated) signed Founder's mark appears.

Figures of two mothers and three children. One of the women symbolizes Louise Mayo, the wife of W. W. Mayo, and the original owner of a historic house. The other woman is Louise Cosgrove, a later owner of the house. Both women had family connections to the Green Giant Company.

Figure group -- Family -- Mother & Child

Homage -- Mayo, Louise

Homage -- Cosgrove, Louise

Outdoor Sculpture -- Minnesota -- Le Sueur

Administered by City of Le Sueur, 203 South 2nd Street, Le Sueur, Minnesota 56058

Located City of Le Sueur, 118 North Main Street, Le Sueur, Minnesota 56058

Cast by the artist at Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN.

Walden, Rosemary, 1990.

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