DepartmentEurope

First Communion Holy Card

NameFirst Communion Holy Card

Artist Artist not recorded

Date1874

Place madeFrance, Europe

MediumPaper, fiber, plastic, paint, ink

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 x 2 13/16 in. (11.4 x 7.2 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2011.17.4

DescriptionVertical die cut card with lacy gothic arches and gingerbread along top, proper top left side of image, and around edges and bottom. Printed girl in bride-like gown and veil made of actual fabrics and lace holds long lit taper in one hand. She approaches a covered altar upon which are painted candles, vase of flowers, etc. over a pearlescent altar cloth. The floor is painted green with roses. The back, in fine handwriting, reads "M. Grand a fait Sa 1er Communion le 11 Juin 1874 en S. Eglise de St. Louis." Below, in tiny handwriting is "donne par Mme Héussé le 10 Juin (unreadable) 4."