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1985.52.2597

Amulet, a rectangular red textile badge or scapular, with a printed image of two angels and two Sacred Hearts, and with a loop for suspension. [RB 14/08/2012]


1985.52.2597

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a rectangular red textile badge or scapular, with a printed image of two angels and two Sacred Hearts, and with a loop for suspension. [RB 14/08/2012]
Long description
Amulet, a rectangular red textile badge or scapular, with a printed image of two angels and two Sacred Hearts, and with a loop for suspension. The printed image depicts two angels kneeling and praying to two Sacred Hearts situated either side of a cross. There is a banner in an arc above the hearts with an inscription that reads: "SACRES COEURS DE JESUS ET DE MARIE PROTEGEZ NOUS" [Sacred hearts of Jesus and Mary protect us]. [RB 14/08/2012]
Geographical reference
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Cotton Seed Fibre Textile Plant, Process Printed, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 100 x 42 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2597

Search terms: Religion, Insignia, Ornament, Figure, Amulet, Badge, Religious Object, Breast Ornament, Shoulder Ornament