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Holy Card

C.1970 (Printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Holy card showing a figure holding a quill and book with the words 'November fifteenth' and 'Bishop Doctor' witten down the side and 'St Albert the Great' at the bottom on the recto. On the verso is text relating to the saint.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Print, ink on paper.
Brief description
Holy card published by Fratelli Bonella, Italy, c.1970.
Physical description
Holy card showing a figure holding a quill and book with the words 'November fifteenth' and 'Bishop Doctor' witten down the side and 'St Albert the Great' at the bottom on the recto. On the verso is text relating to the saint.
Dimensions
  • Width: 5.9cm
  • Height: 10.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
On recto: 'November Fifteenth. Bishop Doctor. St. Albert the Great. On verso: 'St. Albert the Great. Bishop Doctor. Feast: November 15. A learned Dominican, a renowned teacher, his greatest pupil was St. Thomas Aquinas, whose genius and great work he foresaw. Prayer. St. Albert, teach us to recognize the true nobility of all who come within our sphere of influence. Heavenly 61. Printed in Italy.'
Credit line
Given by Pauline Meredith Webber
Collection
Accession number
E.401-2022

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Record createdMarch 19, 2022
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