The Recording Angel

United States historic place
The Recording Angel
LocationForest Mound Cemetery
Waupun, Wisconsin
NRHP reference No.74000088
Added to NRHPJuly 15, 1974

The Recording Angel is a sculpture located in Waupun, Wisconsin, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1] A recording angel is assigned by God with the task of recording the events, actions, and prayers of each individual human.

History

The angel was sculpted by Lorado Taft.[2] He was commissioned to create the sculpture by his friend, Clarence Addison Shaler, in memory of his wife, Blanche.

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to The Recording Angel by Lorado Taft.
  1. ^ "Recording Angel, The". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "Recording Angel Sculpture by Lorado Taft". Waupun-Wisconsin.com. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
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