The Nun’s Vow | Harrison Fisher | 1907Gorgeous framed print of a nun by Harrison Fisher as featured in his iconic book The Dream of Fair Women, 1907. Presented as found in a gold oval frame from later in the teens. The poem that accompanies the illustration is taped to the back.

though it’s missing one leaf on the side

but they are wholly ceramic

where I used it in the vignettes I like to stage around the house

a Carmelite card in Italian inscribed 1897

Refer to photos for size and condition: Overall very good with some minor cracking to the paper at the sides

The label on the bottom says Bouton

I have never yet seen one from another country but I wouldn’t be surprised if they make them in other Western European countries were Catholics are

this example is in excellent shape with a little wear to the frame being the only real condition issue

This cruet set dates to the last quarter of the 19th century

“Thus dressed in deep mourning with a tear streaming eye

as shown in the photos: Quite a bit of damage to the spine & cloth binding

decorative endpapers