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First Communion Holy Card
First Communion Holy Card
First Communion Holy Card
Museum of International Folk Art
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
Collections
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."
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