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1079. Nativity scene

Special Collections in the Iowa State University Library, ISU, has a photograph of this approximately life-size nativity scene that was erected on campus at Christmas. It included a kneeling Mary, standing Joseph, an infant Jesus in a wooden manger, and relief murals of…

Published onJan 09, 2024
1079. Nativity scene

Date

1952

Material

Terra cotta

Description

Special Collections in the Iowa State University Library, ISU, has a photograph of this approximately life-size nativity scene that was erected on campus at Christmas. It included a kneeling Mary, standing Joseph, an infant Jesus in a wooden manger, and relief murals of animals in the background. Fired by students under the direction of the artist and Prof. Charles Dodd of Ceramic Engineering Dept.

Markings

n/a

Provenance / Location

Location unknown. Presumed destroyed.

Alternate Title(s)

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Notes / Sources

Ames Daily Tribune, Dec. 13, 1952.

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