Vintage St Agnes of Rome Holy Card - Printed in Italy - Blank Back Ephemera A-46 For Sale

Offering avintage mid-centuryCatholic holy devotional cardfeaturingSaint Agnes of Rome, a 4th-century virgin and martyr.

Key Iconography Elements

• The Lamb: Her primary symbol, representing her purity, her name (which sounds like the Latin agnus, meaning lamb), and her devotion to Christ as the Lamb of God.
• The Palm Branch: A universal Christian symbol of martyrdom and victory over death.
• White Lilies: Visual representations of her youth and vow of virginity.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy

Approximate Physical Dimensions:

• Width:2 3/8 inches
• Height:4 1/8 inches

The card includes the serial designation \"A / 46\" on the lower-left corner and is marked \"PRINTED IN ITALY / IMPRIME IN ITALY\" on the lower-right corner.The back of the card is entirely blank white cardstock with no printed prayer, text, or manufacturer stamps.This is highly characteristic of entry-level vintage mass-market holy cards. They were frequently printed with blank backs so that individual parishes, religious schools, or funeral homes could custom-print or stamp their own local details, memorial names, or specific celebratory prayers onto the back at a later date.This card is estimated to be from the 1940s to the 1960s.The styling of the typography for \"PRINTED IN ITALY\", the specific \"A-46\" catalog tracking layout, and the mid-century liturgical illustration style are classic markers of post-WWII Italian Catholic religious ephemera.
Excellent vintage condition. The card features sharp, crisp corners with no evidence of dog-ears, creasing, or bending. The color registration remains vibrant and clean without fading. The paper surface shows minimal to no shelf wear, and both the illustrated front and the blank reverse side are completely free of handwriting, stains, or ink smudges.

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