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Flower vases, undated

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

Pairs of flower vases for adorning the altar.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

This collection is mostly in English, with some materials in French, German, Italian, Latin, Lithuanian, Polish, Slovenian, and Spanish.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Definition and use

Flower vases are used to decorate Catholic altars with real or artificial flowers between the candlesticks on an altar.

Source:

Schulte, Augustin Joseph. "Altar Vase." In The Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company, 1907. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01357d.htm.

Full Extent

3 Items

Full Extent

3.5 Linear Feet (2 containers)

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

Contact:
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861