In Tribute to Woman: Monuments to Womanhood

by Annette Bradshaw, Gwyn Franson

The Relief Society "Monument to Women" at Nauvoo, Illinois, was created and erected as a tribute to all women. Thirteen life-sized sculptures, created by Dennis Smith and Florence Hansen, have been erected there in a majestic garden setting. Individually, the sculptures voice a statement on specific roles that women play. Collectively, they paint a vision of the circle of her influence. their beauty and workmanship are an inspiration to all who experience them. All of the 13 statues have been designed in counted cross-stitch. Those designs have been published in three "In Tribute to Woman," "A Woman's Love," and "A Woman's Gifts." The five sculptures depicted in this book, "In Tribute to Woman," focus on the scope of a woman's influence. They "Family Circle," "Teaching with Love," "Woman in Prayer," "Joyful Moment," and "Woman." The book also contains alphabets, a finished-size computation chart, a chart of approximate amount of thread used (in inches), and complete instructions, including information on framing and mounting. Each of the designs provide a lovely finished product you'll treasure and be thrilled to display in your home or church edifice!

24 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1992