Name/Title
Holy Name Society BannerEntry/Object ID
2013.3.1Description
Red and gold satin banner with “Gesu” and two decorative flourishes embroidered in gold on the top valance. “Holy Name Society” is embroidered in gold in an arc above a painted image of a youthful Jesus on canvas, sewn onto the gold satin and enclosed in gold braiding at the center. Roses and leaves are embroidered in color below the image of Jesus. Gold fringe and elaborate gold tassels trim the valance and the sculpted bottom of the banner.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
The Dominican Sisters of the Perpetual RosaryRole
ArtistTime Period
19th CenturyDimensions
Dimension Description
BannerHeight
49 inWidth
33 inDimension Description
Figure of JesusDimension Description
Original Hanging RodInterpretative Labels
Label Type
Credit LineLabel
On long-term loan from Saint Joseph's Prep