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313. Madonna of the Schools

Model for terra cotta Madonna of the Schools at Saint Cecilia School in Ames, Iowa.

Published onJan 03, 2024
313. Madonna of the Schools

Christian Petersen papers, RS 26/02/52, Iowa State University, Special Collections and University Archives.

Date

1946-1947

Material

Clay

Dimensions

16 x 15 ½ x 1 3/8 in. (40.6 x 39.4 x 3.5 cm)

Description

Model for terra cotta Madonna of the Schools at Saint Cecilia School in Ames, Iowa.

Markings

n/a

Provenance / Location

Florence (Barr) Castonguay; Saint Cecilia Church, Ames, Iowa, Gift of Florence Castonguay.

Alternate Title(s)

n/a

Notes / Sources

Image: Ames Daily Tribune, May 16, 1947; North Country Catholic, Oct. 23,1949.

Petersen working on this model.

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