1930 'Before the Altar' Christian Manual

Object/Artifact

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The Thorold Museum

Front of manual.

Front of manual.

Name/Title

1930 'Before the Altar' Christian Manual

Entry/Object ID

2025.005.056

Description

Pocketbook prayer and scripture manual that outline the practices, holidays, and responsibilities of something partaking in the Christian religion.

Use

Used for self-guided prayer and Christian practice, possibly by service members who could not attend in person at church.

Collection

Rigby Family Collection

Cataloged By

Lydia Burke

Made/Created

Manufacturer

A.R. Mowbray & Co. LTD

Date made

1930

Time Period

20th Century, WW1

Place

* Untyped Place

London [England : United Kingdom : Western Europe]

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Writing

Location

Front page of manual.

Transcription

George Rigby Confirmed Ap. 28th 1932 St. John's Church Thorold. Ont by Bishop Owen: [Unknown]

Language

English

Material/Technique

In Artist's Hand

Notes

Unknown last sentence at bottom of page. Potentially written in another language, may be Latin saying - could not find translation.

Type

Inscription

Location

Front cover of manual.

Transcription

Before the Altar

Language

English

Dimensions

Width

7.5 cm

Length

11.5 cm

Materials

Material

Paper, Ribbon, Paint, Fabric

Material Notes

Book is bound with a red hard cover, most likely painted cloth and board.

Color

Red, Gold

Relationships

Related Places

Place

City

Thorold, Ontario

Country

Canada

Continent

North America