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bell - mass
Brass Mass bell, made in Belgium, from Loretto High School in Louisville, KY (1925-1975). Names in Latin of the four evangelists (Matheus, Marcus, Lucas, Johannes) engraved around the top, as well as figures of their symbols: a man, a dog, a lion,…
handkerchief - lace
Three point lace handkerchiefs, square shape, different lace pattern on each. They were made for Mrs. Nicholas Bosler by her sister, Mary Hunold - Sister Ann Henry (1895-1918), when a pupil at 8th St. Immaculate Conception School, Louisville, KY. Sr.…
painting - oil
Oil painting of Madonna Gonzaga, from St. Benedict’s Academy, Cedar Grove, Louisville, KY.
bell
Corroded brass bell supported by an iron loop. This bell is from Cedar Grove, Louisville, St. Benedict’s Academy. It was brought from Europe by Father Nerinckx.
chimes, mallet
Three metal bar chimes in standing wood case with cross on front (a). Maker's mark on back for J.C. Deagan, Chicago (founded 1880). Fabric-colored mallet with wood handle (b). From Bethlehem Academy, St. John's, KY.
silverware
Five silver teaspoons, four engraved "Srs. of Loretto" on the handle and one engraved "MB." One silver tablespoon, engraved "MB" on the handle. This coin silver was made by J. Werne from Confederate money probably given in payment for tuition at…
ring - napkin
Circular silver napkin ring, engraved “Bethlehem.” This refers to Bethlehem Academy, St. John’s, KY, which existed 1830-1959. This may be one of the engraved napkin rings created from silver coins by J. Werne, the father of a student at Bethlehem…
chapbook
“Child’s Instructor, or, A Present for Sister” chapbook found in the attic of Bethlehem Academy, St. John, KY, November 1934. The book was printed by Sidney’s Press (Sidney Babcock) of New Haven, CT, dated 1830. This little booklet contains the upper…
dress - child's
Child’s dress, pleated bodice, beige with red decoration and edging, hook and eyelet closures on back; made in 1850 by Adeline Johnson, at Bethlehem Academy, St. John’s, KY.
key - skeleton
Skeleton key, from Gov. Helm’s House, the central part of Bethlehem Academy located in St. John’s, KY. The academy operated from 1823 through 1958. Donated by Sr. Bonaventure [Mudd].