Discover a beautiful piece of mid-century religious ephemera with this 1949 First Holy Communion remembrance certificate. This collectible features a classic lithograph depicting Jesus administering communion to two children, with angels looking on. The intricate border design includes traditional Christian symbols like wheat and grapes, framing the central image with reverence and artistry.
It is a personal historical artifact, meticulously inscribed with the details of Joseph D. Palo's First Holy Communion on May 25, 1949, at St. Teresa Church, and signed by Rev. James Sullivan. Printed in Italy and copyrighted 1948 by U.M. Bistot Co., L.I.C., it reflects the devotional art and printing quality of the era. It's a significant item for collectors of religious memorabilia, vintage paper, Catholic history, or those seeking unique historical documents from the 1940s.
Please see pictures/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn/torn around edges, may have some creasing, markings, with normal vintage estate wear for age and use.
Measures approx. 10.75 by 7.25 inches
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