Holy Cards
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Creation Date
1901
Work Type
devotional pictures
Description
The baby Jesus is seated in a cart full of hay being pulled by a lamb. Three angels are flying behind Jesus; one is playing a guitar. Flowers and palm trees appear in the background. The edges of the card are heavily embossed. The back of the card has a handwritten inscription dated to 1901. This card was printed by an unknown publisher.
Transcription
Gloria in Excelsis Deo. (front) To Genevirve. Wishing her a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sister Gorgia 1901 (back)
Collection
U.S. Catholic Special Collection
Repository ID
CSC.000-086
Permission Statement
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