Object details
Accession number
U33w92
Creators
Full title
Thoughts on the Services; Designed as an Introduction to the Liturgy and an Aid to its Devout Use
Creation Date
1863
Language
English
Publication Place
Phildelphia
Provenance
Gift from The Rev. Dr. Frederic Dan Huntington (1819-1904) to Isabella Stewart Gardner on the day of her Confirmation at Emmanuel Church, Boston, 10 April 1864.
Marks
Printed and inscribed in ink (on card, pasted inside front cover): "Promise unto the Lord your God and keep it."--Psalm lxxbi. 11. / This is to Certify / That Isabella S. Gardner / received the Apostolic Rite of Laying on of hands, / At a Confirmation, holden in the Parish Church / of the Emmanuel, Boston by the Right Rev. / father in God, Manton Eastburn D.D. / Bishop of Mass. on Sunday 2nd after / Easter. April 10, 1864.
Inscribed in ink (recto of first page, center): Isabella S. Gardner. / with the faithful / + affec. regards of / her Rector / F.D.H. / Apr. 10. '64.
Enclosed: Paper with list of saints' names and poem
Enclosed: Watercolor in an envelope with the title "The Narrow Way."
Enclosed: Prayer card with biblical quotes related to Easter
Dimensions
15.5 x 10.5 cm (6 1/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
Display Media
Ink on paper
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Vatichino
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