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Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Gravestone
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Cedar Lawn Cemetery Route 20 Paterson New Jersey
Date:
Ca. 1911-1912
Notes:
Index of American Sculpture, University of Delaware, 1985
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Jersey survey, 1995.
Koffler, Jerry, Mr. & Mrs., 2002.
Monumental News (Jan. 1913), pg. 90.
Image on file.
Monumental News (Jan. 1913), pg. 90.
(On front:) Prehn - Seebas unsigned
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Summary:
This tall circular Tennessee marble mausoleum is adorned around the top with a frieze depicting cherubs walking together in groups of three. All of the figures are mourning, some weeping, each bearing a continuous garland that rund through the whole frieze. In the center of the mausoleum is a small Greek altar made of dark green marble. Atop the altar is a mourning child in black bronze.The mausoleum's bronze door is adorned with a border of flowers and a coat of arms depicting two shields.