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Watercolor painting of St. Stephen’s Farm 1812, with Bishop Flaget's residence, St. Stephen's Church, Fr. Badin's residence, and Seminary. Painted by Thomas A. O’Shaughnessy (Chicago, IL, designer), based on the description of Fr. Edwin Drury,…

Prie-dieu, cherry finished wood, 20” deep, 34” high, 24” wide, maroon leather like kneeler and elbow pads, used by Father Aud and probably by Father Nerinckx.

Pair of black-stained wooden shoes (a-b). There also is a metal cleat on a leather strap that could be attached to the shoe with the word “ice” on it (c). They belonged to Reverend David De Parcq, a native of Belgium, who came to America with Bishop…

Steel engraving of “True Portrait of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” colorized. Belonged to Fr. David De Parcq, Ecclesiastical Superior of Loretto 1846-1864. It was sent to him by Fr. Peter, Director General of the Universal Congregation of the Holy House.…

Framed, hand-lettered and -painted spiritual bouquet to Rev. William Howlett from the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee, 1926.

Inscription on backing: "Spiritual Bouquet and place cards painted by…

Leatherbound book, gold cross on cover, gold-edged pages with finger indentations, "The Priest's New Ritual," printed by John Murphy Company, Baltimore and New York, 1902. Pencil inscription on front page, "Sister Mary Athanasius from Father…

Glass paper weight, picture inside of a Southwest-style adobe church. The paperweight was by Father Howlett to Sister Austin Farrel (1874-1955), who was postmaster at Nerinx Post Office 1922-1943. Bottom painted blue; pencil inscription "From Father…

Silver tongs(?), with a spoon on either end, one upturned. "H" or other initials engraved in the center; hallmarks stamped on the other side. This belonged to Reverend William Howlett.

May have been used to remove the ciborium from the tabernacle.

Carved wood pipe bowl, figure of a bearded man sitting on barrels and holding up a cup of overflowing liquid, leaning against a tree trunk with many leaves. "EJ" engraved on top of barrel. This belonged to Reverend William Howlett.

Wood tobacco box with brass decorations; solid wood interior with brass arm to hold box open. Belonged to Reverend William Howlett.