{"product_id":"antique-french-pocket-shrine-1","title":"Antique French Pocket Shrine","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely vintage \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCatholic pocket shrine\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (also known as a traveler's shrine, pocket oratory, or \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eporta saint\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) containing a miniature statuette of the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eVirgin Mary holding the Child Jesus\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e These miniature devotional items were popular from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. Many variants were manufactured in \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eGermany\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFrance\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e: The removable or slide-in figurine is made of a silver-toned metal (often silver-plated brass, pewter, or aluminum) depicting a crowned Madonna and Child.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e These were designed for private worship on the go. They were widely carried by \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003etravelers and soldiers\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e during World War I and World War II as protective amulets and sources of spiritual comfort. This single-pocket shrine measures 0.60\" x 1\". Please note that this item is not new. There is wear commensurate with age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease email me with questions. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59818310861086,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-08-2009.53.25.jpg?v=1787237804","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/antique-french-pocket-shrine-1","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}