{"product_id":"vintage-bronze-tone-crucifix-by-j-p-foley","title":"Vintage Bronze-Tone Crucifix by J. P. Foley","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1920s-1940s; J. P. Foley \u0026amp; Co. - Galesburg, IL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPressed metal wall crucifix featuring a bronze-tone cross with scrolling Gothic-inspired ends, molded \"I.N.R.I.\" cartouche, and applied figure of Christ mounted against a radiating halo motif. The corpus appears to be composed of painted plaster or composition material, contrasting against the darker metallic cross body and emphasizing the sculptural detail of the figure. The reverse retains a maker's stamp for J. P. Foley \u0026amp; Co. of Galesburg, Illinois.\u003cbr\u003e\nJ. P. Foley was a prominent mortician and entrepreneur in Galesburg, Illinois, who established Foley Mortuary during the 1920s. In addition to funeral services, the company produced religious and memorial objects including metal crucifixes and devotional furnishings intended for Catholic homes, churches, hospitals, and mortuary settings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form reflects early 20th century devotional design, combining traditional Catholic iconography with durable mass-produced construction intended for home altars, chapels, classrooms, and institutional interiors. Decorative scrolling terminals, warm bronze finish, and dimensional sunburst backing behind the head of Christ lend the piece a restrained but architectural presence, while the elongated vertical proportions give it the visual character associated with church sanctuary crucifixes of the period.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows moderate age-related wear including surface scratches, finish variation, scattered oxidation, and minor losses to painted surfaces on the corpus. Some wear and discoloration are visible throughout, consistent with long-term devotional display and handling.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n11.5\" W x 23\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-20729 - 051326\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44136393244715,"sku":"C-20729","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/0625031d-981b-58c8-a770-dfb4822b3533.jpg?v=1780006667","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-bronze-tone-crucifix-by-j-p-foley","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}