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Antique Association of the Holy Childhood Catholic Religious Membership Card
Beautiful antique Catholic religious membership card featuring a detailed black-and-white illustration depicting clergy and children gathered in a religious ceremony.
The front is titled "Sign of the Holy Childhood" and includes a biblical passage in Latin and English from Exodus 2:9.
Beneath the illustration is an original handwritten recipient's name, documenting membership in the Association of the Holy Childhood.
The reverse features the association's objectives, membership requirements, spiritual benefits, and a "Prayer to the Infant Jesus."
Printed in Paris, France, by Imprimerie Lequi, 92 Rue de Vaugirard.
Details:
- Estimated age: Late 19th to early 20th century
- Size: Approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches
- Original antique religious membership card
- Detailed engraved-style illustration
- Original handwritten inscription
- Printed text on both sides
- French printing origin, English-language text
Condition: Antique condition with age-related toning, scattered staining, discoloration, and minor surface wear. Please examine photographs carefully for exact condition.
A wonderful historical piece for collectors of Catholic religious memorabilia, antique devotional cards, Christian ephemera, and 19th-century religious history.
