Rosary
Object number2017.28.6
Datec. 1979
OriginItaly
MediumMetal; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Dena Dortenzo Walzl
DescriptionRosary wiith metal crucifix, metal chain, and white plastic beads.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 19.375 × 1 × 0.25 in. (49.2 × 2.5 × 0.6 cm)InscriptionsFront of crucifix has raised text at top of cross "INRI".
Central medallion has text on the chalice "IHS".
MarksCrucifix has raised text on reverse at bottom of cross "ITALY".
Historical NotesFirst Communion rosary used by Dena Dortenzo. Dena spent her childhood in the predominately Italian American neighborhood of Bloomfield in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was baptized in July of 1971 and received her First Communion on Saturday, May 5, 1979, with her second grade class, both at the Immaculate Conception Church in Bloomfield. She attended grade school at Immaculate Conception. Dena noted that attending Immaculate Conception, where the congregation was made up of first and second generation Italian Americans, many of their Catholic traditions were brought over from Italy.
Previous owner
Dena Dortenzo Walzl
Related person
Jesus Christ
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1847-1969
1847-1969
1962