Holy Cards
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Creation Date
approximately 1920
Work Type
devotional pictures
Location
France
Description
The baby Jesus sleeps in a manger filled with hay. Rays of light shine on him from above. Two angels stand behind the manger, while a third kneels before Jesus. Two lambs lie beside the manger. Below the illustration is a quotation about the Star of Bethlehem. The back of the card has a handwritten inscription. This card was published by Bouasse-Jeune sometime in the early twentieth century.
Transcription
A Happy Christmas. May the star of Bethlehem enlighten you and guide you. (S. + C.) (front) From Your Organist. (back)
Collection
U.S. Catholic Special Collection
Repository ID
CSC.029-068
Permission Statement
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