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1985.52.2808

Amulet. Advertisement for a frame for an image of the Holy Face that may be purchased from the Oratory of the Holy Face at Tours. [El.B 24/08/2012]


1985.52.2808

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Advertisement for a frame for an image of the Holy Face that may be purchased from the Oratory of the Holy Face at Tours. [El.B 24/08/2012]
Long description
Amulet. Advertisement for a frame for an image of the Holy Face that may be purchased from the Oratory of the Holy Face at Tours. It shows a picture of the Holy Face surrounded by images of angels, God and the Holy Spirit, the tools of the crucifixion, a cross, and at the bottom a dead priest? with a smaller picture of the Holy Face. Below the picture is the advertisement with a list of prices for different sizes and addresses where the frames can be obtained. Also a note that the money will profit the Oratory of the Holy Face. [El.B 24/08/2012]
Geographical reference
Tours
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Process Printed
Dimensions
Width: max 210 mm, Length: max 267 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.52.2808

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