Three Mass charts.
[.1] Rectangular, flaked brass(?) sloping plated plain square framed central altar card with glass front and cardboard(?) backing. Supported by two squat rectangular brass legs. Legs are hollow and contain cylindrical wheels that allow for a sideways roll. Three colums of Latin text in black with red letteing and enlarged capitals highlighting the start of each prayer. The text contains prayers and preparations of mass. Marked in the bottom right corner is 'IMPRIMATUR: TURONIOUS DIE XV JULII MCMXLVII/+ LUDOVICUS JOSEPHUS, ARCHEPISC.TUROIV/IMPRIME EN FRANCE NO 97-TURONIBUS TYPIS MAME/2627-1959-DEPOT KEGAK:4e TRIMESTRE 1954'. At the bottom of the text in the centre are the letters 'IHS' surmounted with a cross that touches the cross-bar of the letter 'H'. Backing is nailed to the frame at regular intervals. Stand with legs screwed onto bottom of frame. 'PELLEGRINI' stamped on top rear of right leg.
[.2] Right altar card, same as [.1] but smaller and legs lack the cylindrical wheels. Latin text is Prologue to the Gospel of St John. Underneath text at bottom of page are words '2627-1959-No 97-TURONIBUS, TYPIS MAME. Imprime en France. Depot legal: 4e trimestre 1954'. On the top of the text is a Star of David inside which is a circle with a crescent moon surmounted by a cross. No stamp on legs.
[.3] Left altar card, same as [.2]. Latin text contains prayers for celebrating the mass. On top of the text is a symbol of an amphora with liquid spilling downwards from the top in a wide curve.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | H2004.42.1-3 |
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| Accession Date: | 13 Sep 2005 |
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| Acquisition Year: | 2003 |
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Material
| Brass Plate/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
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