St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 172 Belmont Street Manchester New Hampshire 03103
Date:
1962. Dedicated Nov. 11, 1962
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New Hampshire survey, 1994.
Image on file.
(On back of sculpture:) FRANCOISE TRUDEL BOURCIER 1962 (On plaque on front of base:) ITER PARA TUTUM/SON EXCELLENCE MONSEIGNEUR/GEORGE ALBERT GUERTIN D. THE./1869-1931/TROISEME/EVEQUE DE MANCHESTER/1907-1931/PASTOR BONUS/COMPATRIOTES RECONNAISSANTS/11 NOVEMBRE 1962 signed
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Summary:
Portrait bust of Bishop Georges Guertin. He wears a bishop's garb and skullcap. A cross hangs around his neck. The bronze sculpture stands on a simple granite base.
