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1985.52.2689.6

Amulet, a rectangular textile scapular printed in red with an image of a Sacred Heart surrounded by a crown of thorns, and a French inscription. [RB 21/08/2012]

1985.52.2689.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, a rectangular textile scapular printed in red with an image of a Sacred Heart surrounded by a crown of thorns, and a French inscription. [RB 21/08/2012]
Long description
Amulet, a rectangular textile scapular printed in red with an image of a Sacred Heart surrounded by a crown of thorns, and a French inscription. The inscription reads: 'ARRETE Le Coeur de Jesus est la QUE VOTRE REGNE ARRIVE 100 J. d'Indul chaque fois PIE IX 14 Juin 1877'. The scapular has a red cotton loop for suspension. Originally found inside an envelope. [RB 21/08/2012]
Geographical reference
France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Paris
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1893
Date collected
1893
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Cotton Seed Fibre Textile Plant, Process Printed, Process Stitched
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 70 x 49 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2689.6

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Insignia, Amulet, Religious Object, Badge, Pendant

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