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Certificate

1882-1899 (dated)
Artist/Maker

Christening/Confirmation/First Communication certificate, printed in
colours and gilding on cream card. The design is one which was
available for many years, between at least 1880 and 1950, with a cross
and biblical quotation above the lines to be filled in with
particulars of the candidate, and a "Daily Prayer". To the left is a
gilt star and crown above a gilt cross entwined with passion flowers.

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Printed card
Brief description
Christening/confirmation/1st communion certificate; British, dated 1882-99
Physical description
Christening/Confirmation/First Communication certificate, printed in
colours and gilding on cream card. The design is one which was
available for many years, between at least 1880 and 1950, with a cross
and biblical quotation above the lines to be filled in with
particulars of the candidate, and a "Daily Prayer". To the left is a
gilt star and crown above a gilt cross entwined with passion flowers.
DimensionsHeight: 16.2 cm Width 2: 12 cm
Marks and inscriptions
No 109 SPCK Riddle & Couchman, Lith. London
Credit line
Given by Eileen A. Brock
Object history
References:
Production
Made by: SPCK (printed by Riddle and Couchman)
Britain
Collection
Accession number
B.605-1993

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Record createdApril 19, 2000
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