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—Mission San José
The present doors were carved in 1937 by Peter Mansbendel to
replace those removed in the 1880s. Using historic stereoscopic
images, Mansbendel reproduced the original door design. Small
doors fitted within the larger ones are used to enter the church.
He wore out several chisels carving the
2 1/2 inch thick walnut. He said he carved the entire assignment
in 6 weeks. |
Mission San José
San Antonio, TX.
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Mission San José’s
Mansbendel carved these
doors in 1937 |
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Detail of Mansbendel
carved doors
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Detail of carved
stone doorway
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Mission San José
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Mission San José
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Interior -
Mission San José |
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Peter, posing with the doors he carved for the v
(1937)
The woodcarver was asked to reproduce the entrance doors from an old photograph.
He wore out several chisels carving the 2 1/2 inch thick walnut. He said
he carved the entire assignment in 6 weeks.
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