Margaret Cruickshank memorial, Memorial statue in Waimate, New Zealand.
Description
The Margaret Cruickshank memorial is a marble statue in Waimate depicting a woman in academic dress holding a Bible. The figure rests on a base inscribed with a phrase that honors the life and values of the person commemorated.
History
The memorial was created in 1923 by a sculptor to honor a woman who was New Zealand's first registered female doctor. She died during a major pandemic that swept through the country in the early twentieth century.
Culture
The memorial honors a woman who practiced medicine during an era when the profession was dominated by men. The figure appears dressed for her medical work, reflecting her significance to New Zealand's healthcare community.
Practical
The memorial sits in a public area of Waimate and is easy to reach on foot. The location provides enough space to walk around and examine the details of the statue and its base closely.
Did you know?
The sculptor used historical photographs as references to transfer the facial features precisely into stone. The work was carved from a single large block of marble, giving it a special quality of craftsmanship.
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