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Holy Card

c.1970 (Printed)
Artist/Maker
Fratelli Bonella (Publisher)
Place of origin
Italy (Printed)

Holy card showing a figure holding a picture of two sacred hearts with the words 'May twenty fifth' and 'Virgin foundress' down the sides and 'St. Madeleine Sophie Barat' at the bottom on the recto and text on the verso.

Object details

Categories
Prints
Greetings Cards
Religion
Christianity
Object type
Holy card
Materials and techniques
Print, ink on paper.
Printing Ink
Paper
Print
Brief description
Holy card published by Fratelli Bonell, Italy, c.1970.
Physical description
Holy card showing a figure holding a picture of two sacred hearts with the words 'May twenty fifth' and 'Virgin foundress' down the sides and 'St. Madeleine Sophie Barat' at the bottom on the recto and text on the verso.
Dimensions
  • Width: 6cm
  • Height: 10.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
On recto: 'May twenty fifth. Virgin foundress. St. Madeleine Sophie Barat.' On verso: 'St. Madeleine-Sophie Barat. Virgin Foundress. Feast: May 25. This woma of great charm and industry founded a congregation called the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, afterward known as Madames of the Sacred Heart. She had such clever organization ability that many pastors asked her to establish schools. During her lifetime one hundred and five schools were founded, and the Order has since spread all over the world. Prayer. St. Madeleine-Sophie, pray for us that we may imitate your zeal and dedication to God's service! Heavenly 87. Printed in Italy.'
Credit line
Given by Pauline Meredith Webber
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.428-2022

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Record createdMarch 19, 2022
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1713853/holy-card-fratelli-bonella/
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