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Single-sided, oval-shaped prayer bookmark.
Oval panel of coated tabby-woven cotton with pinked edge (zig-zag), adhered to an oval lining of stiffened tabby-woven linen (smooth edge). Central oval has printed inscription surrounding traditional Roman Catholic symbol of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the crown of thorns and a cross. Image printed in red, yellow and black, inscription printed in black. Oval is framed by a crochet border using cream mercerised cotton thread (2-ply, S-twist) which has a pale pink silk (synthetic?) ribbon threaded through it. The ribbon is tied into a bow on the lower left.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F93.89.7
Historical Associations
Association Type:
Place: Dinas Powys
Creation/Production
Role: Handmade
Role: Printer
Period: 20th century (early)
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
length (cm):overall 7.9
width (cm):overall 6.9
thickness (cm):overall 0.1-0.2
width (cm):border 1.5
width (cm):ribbon 0.5
Material
Coated fabric
Glazed linen (fabric)
Ribbon
Adhesive
Location
In store
Classification
ROMAN CATHOLICComments are currently unavailable. We apologise for the inconvenience.