Christine Mathieu Marian holy card collection, 1953-2001 bulk 1880-1950

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Christine Mathieu Marian holy card collection, 1953-2001 bulk 1880-1950

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/741756056

This collection documents styles, themes, and characteristics of Marian holy cards between the years circa 1853 to 2001. The bulk of the cards date between circa 1880's to circa 1950's. The collection represents Marian iconography and pictorial work, devotional themes, pilgrimage sites, and prayers, as well as the various artistic styles and design elements of holy cards throughout the years. The collection is composed primarily of holy cards including devotional cards, souvenir cards (from Marian shrines), cards distributed to commemorate a special occasion, and prayer cards. The collection includes a small number of additional devotional materials including prayers, postcards, brochures, and scapulars. The bulk of the cards are of French provenance, but some Belgian, German, and Italian cards are included in the collection.

18 binders (5.25 linear ft.)

University of Dayton, Roesch Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8114152

University of Dayton, Roesch Library

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Marie, Sainte Vierge

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Mathieu, Christine

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Based in Bordeaux, France, Christine Mathieu visited the Marian Library in 1994 and in circa 2002 donated her extensive collection of Marian holy cards. From the description of Christine Mathieu Marian holy card collection, 1953-2001 bulk 1880-1950 (University of Dayton). WorldCat record id: 741756056 ...