Mother Joseph Pariseau, Statue

Title: Mother Joseph Pariseau, Statue
Creator: de Weldon, Felix W.
Biographical Text: Bronze statue depicting Pariseau in a kneeled praying position, wearing traditional 19th century religious clothing and surrounded by building tools. Sits atop a stone base.
This statue is currently located in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center, where it was placed in 1980 as a remembrance of Pariseau’s work and dedication to her as a great American.
Text: [Base of statue]
FELIX DE WELDON
SCULPTOR 1980

MOTHER JOSEPH
A SISTER OF PROVIDENCE
1823 – 1902
SHE MADE MONUMENTAL CONTRIBUTIONS
TO HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, AND
SOCIAL WORKS THROUGHOUT THE NORTHWEST
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Date Created: 1980
Relation: Joseph Pariseau, Mother (1823-1902)
Type: English Statue
Bibliographic Citation: Mother Joseph Statue, Architect of the Capitol
Project Researcher: Bysterbusch, Hailey

Where are the women?