Flower vases, undated
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
Pairs of flower vases for adorning the altar.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Leonard, William J. (1908-2000) (Compiler, Person)
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
burns@bc.libanswers.com
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
burns@bc.libanswers.com