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Souvenir card - Pilgrimage to Notre-Dame de Lourdes
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Souvenir card - Pilgrimage to Notre-Dame de Lourdes
Souvenir card - Pilgrimage to Notre-Dame de Lourdes Date: circa mid 1870s
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Apparition Aug18 Basilica Bernadette Chapel Crypt Fountain Grotto Lourdes Notre Dame Pilgrimage Pool Souvenir Virgin
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This beautiful souvenir card dates back to the mid-1870s and commemorates the Pilgrimage to Notre-Dame de Lourdes, a significant religious site in France. The image captures the essence of the Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes, a magnificent structure that draws pilgrims from around the world. The late 19th-century scene showcases the Basilica's stunning architecture, with its intricate details and towering spires. In the foreground, the grotto where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 is depicted. The site of the apparition is now a popular place of pilgrimage, and the card accurately portrays the fountain and pool where Bernadette reportedly saw the Virgin Mary. The card also includes a small chapel and crypt, which were built to accommodate the growing number of pilgrims seeking miraculous cures. The Virgin Mary is depicted in traditional Catholic iconography, with her hands outstretched in blessing. The card's design is simple yet elegant, with a muted color palette that adds to its antique charm. The text at the bottom reads "Notre-Dame de Lourdes," and the date "Aug. 18" is inscribed, likely indicating the feast day of the Virgin Mary associated with the apparition. This souvenir card offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when pilgrimages were a significant part of religious devotion. It is a beautiful reminder of the enduring faith and devotion of the people who made the journey to Notre-Dame de Lourdes in the late 19th century.
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