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Apostleship of Prayer…
Apostleship of Prayer…
Apostleship of Prayer…
Museum of International Folk Art
Department(not assigned)

Apostleship of Prayer…

NameHoly Card
Artist Artist Not Recorded
DateEarly 20th century
Place madeUnited States, North America
MediumPaper, fiber, plastic, ink, wood or straw, metal
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/16 x 2 5/8 in. (8.1 x 6.7 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2011.17.3
DescriptionOval die cut paper with ornated scalloped edges surrounds a printed image of Jesus (youthful long haired and haloed male with red robe and green cloak holding a sacred heart). Above is printed "Apostleship of Prayer in league with the Sacred Heart." Two tiny "packages," one of blue tinfoil, the second of wood or straw, ar encased below Jesus plastic cover stitched in place w/ a red crocheted border. Under the image is printed: "Copyright 1936 by....(obscured).
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