Sancta Frances Xavier Cabrini 1946 Frame Basevi Litho Vintage Christian Catholic

$50.00

Vintage gold tone frame, with a print of Sancta Frances Xavier Cabrini from 1946. Glass cover, velvety red back, ornate gold floral scalloped edges.

The print is from the N.G. Basevi company, founded by Nino Giacomo Basevi in 1927 in Milan, Italy as a publisher of religious art. They claim to be the 1st company to introduce color printing to holy cards. This print features a delicately colorized photograph with blue eyes, and metallic gold halo, ring, cross, and writing. Printed in 1946 in the USA.

A stunning devotional image, or a lovely piece of artwork for your home. A great addition to a religious gallery wall, or the image can be removed & replaced with your own photo. A lovely gift for a Religious Studies major, professor, or teacher.   A thoughtful Confirmation gift, or a beautiful piece of art for an Italian American Catholic home.

Mother Cabrini was the first American to be recognized by the Catholic Church as a Saint. She founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSC), and was an Italian-American immigrant. She is a patron saint of immigrants, hospital administrators, and impossible causes. She helped establish schools, hospitals, and orphanages.

Condition: this is a vintage frame w/ signs of wear & use. The easel back hangs loose, but still is functional. The frame has some mild wear / discoloration / patina. The print has some foxing & wear from age.

Tags: vintage floral gold tone frame old world European Catholic Christian religious icon church wall shelf art religion spirituality devotional icon prayer reflection icon of Saint sancta francesca Frances Cabrini Italian American Italy immigrant confirmation saint gift for religious studies major graduate priest pastor biblical office decor early 1900s antique traditional classic home

Vintage gold tone frame, with a print of Sancta Frances Xavier Cabrini from 1946. Glass cover, velvety red back, ornate gold floral scalloped edges.

The print is from the N.G. Basevi company, founded by Nino Giacomo Basevi in 1927 in Milan, Italy as a publisher of religious art. They claim to be the 1st company to introduce color printing to holy cards. This print features a delicately colorized photograph with blue eyes, and metallic gold halo, ring, cross, and writing. Printed in 1946 in the USA.

A stunning devotional image, or a lovely piece of artwork for your home. A great addition to a religious gallery wall, or the image can be removed & replaced with your own photo. A lovely gift for a Religious Studies major, professor, or teacher.   A thoughtful Confirmation gift, or a beautiful piece of art for an Italian American Catholic home.

Mother Cabrini was the first American to be recognized by the Catholic Church as a Saint. She founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSC), and was an Italian-American immigrant. She is a patron saint of immigrants, hospital administrators, and impossible causes. She helped establish schools, hospitals, and orphanages.

Condition: this is a vintage frame w/ signs of wear & use. The easel back hangs loose, but still is functional. The frame has some mild wear / discoloration / patina. The print has some foxing & wear from age.

Tags: vintage floral gold tone frame old world European Catholic Christian religious icon church wall shelf art religion spirituality devotional icon prayer reflection icon of Saint sancta francesca Frances Cabrini Italian American Italy immigrant confirmation saint gift for religious studies major graduate priest pastor biblical office decor early 1900s antique traditional classic home