Holy Card
c.1970 (Printed)
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Holy card showing a figure holding a slingshot with the head of a giant at his feet. The words 'December twenty ninth' and 'King Prophet' down the sides and 'David' at the bottom on the recto and text on the verso.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Print, ink and paper. |
| Brief description | Holy card published by Fratelli Bonella, Italy, c.1970. |
| Physical description | Holy card showing a figure holding a slingshot with the head of a giant at his feet. The words 'December twenty ninth' and 'King Prophet' down the sides and 'David' at the bottom on the recto and text on the verso. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | On recto: 'December twenty ninth. King Prophet. David.'
On verso: 'David. King and Prophet. Feast: December 29. This king, beloved by God and a man after God's own heart, is one of the prototypes of Christ in the Old Testament. His inspired Psalms are chanted in the Divine Office and in the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin. Prayer. King David, stout warrior, humble penitent, teach us unswerving love of God.' |
| Credit line | Given by Pauline Meredith Webber |
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| Literary reference | Bible |
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| Accession number | E.408-2022 |
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| Record created | March 19, 2022 |
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