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1985.52.1306

Amulet, oval metal pendant, with the Virgin Mary on one side and a church on the other, with inscriptions, with a loop for suspension. [ACA 14/05/2012]


1985.52.1306

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, oval metal pendant, with the Virgin Mary on one side and a church on the other, with inscriptions, with a loop for suspension. [ACA 14/05/2012]
Long description
Amulet, oval metal pendant, with the Virgin Mary on one side and a church on the other, with inscriptions, with a loop for suspension. The figure of the Virgin Mary is surrounded by an inscription: "N. DAME DE LOURDES P.P.N.". The image of the church is surrounded by the inscription: "SANCTUAIRE DE LOURDES". [ACA 14/05/2012]
Geographical reference
Paris
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material White Metal, Process Perforated, Process Inscribed, Process Cast
Dimensions
Height: max 31 mm, Width: max 21 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.1306 Other numbers: 2662

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Figure, Writing, Amulet, Pendant, Inscription, Neck Ornament