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1985.51.492

Devotional medallion, oval with suspension loop, depicting Einsiedeln Abbey on one side and the Virgin Mary and child on the other. [SM 24/02/2011]

1985.51.492

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Collection type
Object
Description
Devotional medallion, oval with suspension loop, depicting Einsiedeln Abbey on one side and the Virgin Mary and child on the other. [SM 24/02/2011]
Long description
Devotional medallion, oval with suspension loop, depicting Einsiedeln Abbey on one side and the Virgin Mary and child on the other. The pendant has the inscription "UNS L FRAU V MARIA EINSIEDELN" around the image of Mary and "MARIA EINSIEDELN" [SM 24/02/2011]
Geographical reference
Switzerland
Europe > Western Europe > Switzerland
Einsiedeln
Cultural groups
Swiss
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
By 1933
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Process Stamped, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 24 x 17 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.492 Other numbers: 176447 AM C lot 175

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Writing, Amulet, Pendant, Inscription, Medal

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