{"product_id":"antique-french-first-communion-holy-card-in-padded-silk-frame-c-1910-jesus-st-joseph-chromolithograph-ephemera","title":"Antique French First Communion Holy Card in Padded Silk Frame, c. 1910 - Jesus \u0026 St. Joseph Chromolithograph Ephemera","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAn exquisite piece of turn-of-the-century French religious ephemera.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This authentic antique \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eimage pieuse\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (pious image) serves as a souvenir commemorating a child’s First Holy Communion (\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ePremière Communion\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), dating from the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eearly 1900s to the 1910s\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe central vibrant chromolithograph depicts a beautifully detailed scene of \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eJesus Christ\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e offering the Holy Chalice to a kneeling young boy in prayer, with \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSaint Joseph\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e standing beside him holding his symbolic stalk of lilies.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe print is housed in its original, highly collectible \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003epadded silk fabric mat frame\u003c\/span\u003e. This artisanal frame features traditional French textile detailing, including twisted metallic rope cording, delicate gold bullion embroidery sprays, and hand-tied silk ribbon bow accents at both the top and bottom.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eA magnificent piece of Catholic history, perfect for collectors of religious art, antique textiles, or French Victorian-era ephemera. This piece is in g\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eood antique condition, consistent with a textile piece over 100 years old. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe padded silk background shows a beautiful aged patina. The lower silk ribbon bow shows some fraying and splitting due to age, which adds to its authentic historic charm. The metallic cording and embroidery remain intact. It measures 7\" x 5.5\".\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePlease email me with any questions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60261126635806,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-10-1010.39.03.jpg?v=1791647735","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/antique-french-first-communion-holy-card-in-padded-silk-frame-c-1910-jesus-st-joseph-chromolithograph-ephemera","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}