Title

Nun receiving crown of thorns profession holy card

Creator

Preview

Creation Date

11-16-1940

Work Type

devotional pictures

Location

Italy

Description

A nun clad in a white robe kneels on a step, holding a cross in her arms. An angel standing in clouds is giving her a crown of thorns. In the background the shadow of Jesus carrying the Cross is visible. The back of the card has an inscription commemorating the profession of religious vows by a Sister of Saint Joseph of Lynn, Massachusetts. Created by N.G. Basevi.

Transcription

Souvenir de ma Profession Religieuse. 16 novembre 1940. Sœur Anne de Jésus (back)

Collection

U.S. Catholic Special Collection

Repository ID

CSC.009-011

Permission Statement

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