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1985.52.2690

Amulet, rectangular textile sheet of printed and uncut scapular images of the Virgin Mary and Auspice Maria with inscriptions, in blue ink. [ACA 21/08/2012]

1985.52.2690

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, rectangular textile sheet of printed and uncut scapular images of the Virgin Mary and Auspice Maria with inscriptions, in blue ink. [ACA 21/08/2012]
Long description
Amulet, rectangular textile sheet of printed and uncut scapular images of the Virgin Mary and Auspice Maria with inscriptions, in blue ink. The sheet alternates between an image of the Virgin Mary which has the following inscription beneath the image: "O Marie conçue sans peche, priez pour nous qui avons recours a Vous" [O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you], and an image of an Auspice Maria and a Sacred Heart with the following inscription beneath it: "Rendez mon cœur semblable au Votre" [Make my heart like Yours]. [ACA 21/08/2012]
Geographical reference
France
Europe > Western Europe > France
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Textile, Material Ink, Material Pigment, Process Printed
Dimensions
Width: max 108 mm, Length: max 157 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2690

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Insignia, Figure, Writing, Amulet, Religious Object, Badge, Inscription

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