Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
National Shrine of St. Anthony token
Object Number:
2012.12
Date:
ca. 1940-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Diameter: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Marks:
On back: "NATIONAL/SHRINE OF ST ANTHONY/155 WEST 31 STREET/ N.Y.C./ IN GRATEFUL APPRECIATION FOR YOUR CHARITY TO GOD'S POOR AND TO ME FR LUCIAN GALLAGHER OF M/ DIRECTOR OF RELIEF"
Description:
Metal token with Image of St. Anthony holding the Christ child with text "ST. ANTHONY/ PRAY FOR US", On back: "NATIONAL/SHRINE OF ST ANTHONY/155 WEST 31 STREET/ N.Y.C./ IN GRATEFUL APPRECIATION FOR YOUR CHARITY TO GOD'S POOR AND TO ME FR LUCIAN GALLAGHER OF M/ DIRECTOR OF RELIEF". Suspension loop at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Jacob H. Schuhle
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





