Identificatie
referentie code
IE LMOD 495
Titel
1960s Lourdes Holy Water Can
Datum(s)
- Twentieth Century (Vervaardig)
Beschrijvingsniveau
Stuk
Omvang en medium
Metal, paint, cloth. 31 x 20.5 x 14 cm
Context
Naam van de archiefvormer
Biografie
Geschiedenis van het archief
29/07/2011
Inhoud en structuur
Bereik en inhoud
Light blue, with dark blue and gold, can with a strap made to hold holy water from Lourdes. One side has a picture of the church, the other has a picture of the grotto and one of the narrow sides has a picture of Mary appearing to Bernadette with the caption 'Souvenir De Lourdes'
The town of Lourdes became a major site for Catholic pilgrimages after Mary was said to have appeared in the town. Mary issaid to have revealed the site of a spring to Bernadette, who dug and found water. Holy water from the spring is believed to have healing properties. Lourdes is still a popular place of pilgrimage for devout Catholics.
Waardering, vernietiging en slectie
Aanvullingen
Ordeningstelsel
Voorwaarden voor raadpleging
Voorwaarden voor reproductie
Taal van het materiaal
Schrift van het materiaal
Taal en schrift aantekeningen
Fysieke eigenschappen en technische eisen
Some rust and slight discolouring. The strap is worn from age.