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Object number2011.27.1 a,b

Date1908

Mediumcardstock; ink

Credit LineGift of Robert Savino

DescriptionFull color print of San Donato (Caucasian male) in a gold mitre and blue and white robes, holding crozier in proper left hand. Around neck is a chain with a large circular charm, and a cross. Various images near bottom: left side has decorative floral statue, a tall candle and a half moon, with face; right side has a small person in monk's attire, a tall candle, and a decorative floral statue. Cardstock label has black printed text in Italian.Dimensions(a) Height: 30 ; Width: 20
(b) H: 5 ; W: 20
Inscriptions(b)
Label with black printed text in Italian: "S. DONATO V.M. / Protettore di Ripacandida Oggi della Societa Stessa / Offerta di Novembre 22-1908 / GIACOMO FUSCO ALTOONA, PA."
Historical NotesPrint of San Donato related to the San Donato Mutual Beneficial Association of Altoona, Pennsylvania. This mutual aid society was organized and incorporated in 1908, by Italian immigrants from the town of Ripacandida in the region of Basilicata, which is a small farming community. Named in honor of their patron saint of their hometown in Italy, the San Donato Mutual Beneficial Association was created to provide its members some assistance when illness or death of a member occurred and to provide a gathering place for its members.

Related institution San Donato Mutual Beneficial Association (founded 1908)

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