Corpus-Christi-Day.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

Date1857-1866

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 1/2 x 9in. (31.8 x 22.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 13 1/4 x 9 1/4in. (33.7 x 23.5cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund

DescriptionFour girls are gathered around an outdoor altar. The girl standing at the right holds flowers, including roses, in her apron. The girl seated at the left is holding, and presumably making, a garland. In the background, a girl is placing a crucifix on the altar. Two bouquets of flowers, two candles, and figurines of a kneeling angel and three priests in vestments are on the altar. The wall of a building is in the background. Trees are at left and right.

Object number2007.2.0

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "CORPUS-CHRISTI-DAY."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number.

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