Holy Card
c.1970 (Printed)
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Holy card showing a figure of a woman with the words 'First July' and 'Queen' written down the sides and 'Esther' printed below.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Print, ink on paper. |
| Brief description | Holy card, published by Bonella Milano, Italy, c.1970. |
| Physical description | Holy card showing a figure of a woman with the words 'First July' and 'Queen' written down the sides and 'Esther' printed below. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | On recto: 'July First. Queen. Esther.'
On Verso:' Esther. Queen. Feast: July 1. This holy woman has a whole book devoted to her story in the Old Testament. Beautiful, dutiful and brave, she saved her people from the wiles of a wicked counselor and from the unjust anger of her spouse, King Assuerus. Prayer. Esther, prototype of Our Lady the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us that we may have the courage to act wisely and prudently, inspite of danger and persecution. Heavenly 72. Printed in Italy.' |
| Credit line | Given by Pauline Meredith Webber |
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| Literary reference | The Book of Esther |
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| Accession number | E.400-2022 |
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| Record created | March 19, 2022 |
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