Author: June K. Laval
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764351464
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
A guide to the history and value of Catholic collectibles, most from 1800 through the 1900s. Rosaries, medals, crosses and crucifixes, representations of saints and holy people, and more are presented through more than 400 pictures and text. Catholic religious art has been created anddisplayed in churches and cathedrals for centuries. At the same time, on a much more humblescale, religious artifacts and artistic expressions of holy objects have beendisplayed in the homes of both the wealthy and the poor in Christiancountries. In recent times there has been a surge in interest in the acquisition of thesearticles by both Catholics and Protestants, not only for their beauty but alsofor their spiritual inspiration. This work focuses on everyday devotionalobjects at reasonable prices.