Late 19th - 4, Antique French Religious Holy Cards - Catholic Prayer Souvenirs - Chromolithography - Vintage Ephemera Collection

This collection features four charming antique French religious holy cards, likely dating from the Late 19th century, characterized by their detailed chromolithograph illustrations. Each card presents a distinct spiritual theme, reflecting the devotional practices of the era.

One card depicts 'La fuite en Egypte' (The flight into Egypt), illustrating Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary, and the infant Jesus journeying on a donkey, watched over by angels. Another commemorates a 'Souvenir de 1ère Communion' (First Communion Souvenir), showing a young girl in a white dress holding a rosary and a candle, a common keepsake from this important sacrament.

A third card is titled 'Précieux Souvenir.' (Precious Souvenir.) It beautifully portrays a person kneeling in prayer before an altar with a chalice and host. The final card features depicts Saint Louis de Montfort blessing children, a revered figure for his Marian devotion.

The reverse of one card includes the prayer 'Faites-moi connaître et accomplir, ô mon Dieu, votre Ste volonté.' (Make me know and accomplish, oh my God, your holy will.)

These cards offer a glimpse into historical Catholic iconography and spiritual mementos.