This medallion features an adult Saint Christopher with a child Jesus on his shoulder. The medallion was reproduced for sale by Saint Cecilia Church in the 1960s.
Published onJan 09, 2024
1082. Saint Christopher
In the Christian Petersen Art Collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Date
Early 1960s
Material
Plaster; painted plaster
Dimensions
10 1/2 x 1/2 in. (26.7 x 1.3 cm) [diameter x depth]
Description
This medallion features an adult Saint Christopher with a child Jesus on his shoulder. The medallion was reproduced for sale by Saint Cecilia Church in the 1960s.
Markings
n/a
Provenance / Location
1) CPAC, Gift of Saint Cecilia Catholic Church Parish, Ames, Iowa. UM95.83. 2) Painted: Martha Ann Simmons; CPAC, Purchased from the Estate of Martha Ann Simmons (via Richard Simmons). UM2007.15
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