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Statue

Object number2005.57.1 a,b

Date1920

MediumPlaster; Metal; Paint

Credit LineGift of Jacque Young

DescriptionStatue of Saint Simeone holding the baby Jesus. Saint Simeone is wearing religious vestments, and Jesus is barefoot and wearing a crown and flowing garment that stops below the knee. Rectangular tan base with high gold/brownish relief of vines and leaves on four sides. Arm from the figure of Jesus is detached.DimensionsSaint Simeone:
H: 41 in. W: 23 in. D: 17 in.
Baby Jesus:
H: 29 in. W: 11 in.
Base:
H: 7.5 in. W: 30 in. D: 24.25 in.
Partial arm:
L: 5.5 in. W: 3.625 in.

Historical NotesSaint Simeone statue used by the local Italian community in Pittsburgh. During the yearly festival in August, the statue of Saint Simeone would be carried by two men.

Related person Saint Simeone

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