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Maison, Basset, ? [Paper doilie of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07713.02.08 Author/Creator: Maison, Basset, ? Place Written: Paris, France Type: Document Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope. Height: 10.6 cm, Width: 6.7 cm Order a Copy

One undated paper doilie of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ printed by Maison Basset. Front of the item contains a print of the sacred heart; reverse side is a printing of the prayer in French. Written in pencil is Stauffer's translation of the first few lines.

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