Card, Prayer

Object number2008.66.1

OriginItaly

MediumPaper; Wood; Leather; Ink

Credit LineGift of Joseph Arroyo

DescriptionRectangular card paper print of multi-colored image of Mary wearing blue robe and pink dress, with small child lifting her at her feet, with a prayer printed in red and blue on left side. Paper bordered on top and bottom with half-conical brown wooden rods; brown leather strap for hanging. Back: six metal staples.Dimensions9.75 x 6.375 in. (24.8 x 16.2 cm)
InscriptionsPrayer printed in red and blue on left side: "Lady of Guadalupe, / mystical rose, make / intercession for Holy / Church, protect the / Sovereign Pontiff, / help all those who / invoke thee in their / necessities, and / since thou art the / ever Virgin Mary / and mother of the / true God, obtain for / us from thy most / holy Son the grace / of keeping our faith, / sweet hope in the / midst of the bitterness / of life, burning charity / and the precious gift / of final perseverance."
MarksStamp copyright and reigstered trademark symbols, "[in circle] FRATELLI BONELLA COPYRIGHT / [inside center] FB [image of anchor] / MADE IN ITALY". English Stamped Lower right corner
Historical NotesOur Lady of Guadalupe, Patron Saint of Mexico, wall hanging prayer card from the home of Ramon Arroyo and family. Ramon Arroyo was born in Mexico and immigrated to the US in 1921. He followed work on the railroads, eventually settling in Pittsburgh.Label TextThis paper Our Lady of Guadalupe hanging came from the home of Ramon Arroyo, a Mexican immigrant who came to the United States in 1921 and ultimately settled in Pittsburgh. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patron saint of Mexico.

Previous owner Ramon Arroyo

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