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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.

Embroidered floral wreath on black fabric, intended as a seat or chair cover. Made by Ann (Annie) Mary Hill (1841-1923) in 1852 while she was a student at Calvary, Holy Mary's on the Rolling Fork, KY. The account books for Calvary indicate Ann…

Framed wood carving by Brother Charles Gilbert, reliquary decorated with gold-painted vines and grapes, with seven holders for relics. Brought from Cedar Grove (Louisville, KY) in 1925. The relics are 1) "S. Pulcheria virg. imper." (St. Pulcheria);…

Collage of early 19th-century Loretto Academy work. At top is a charcoal sketch of Clement Spalding, drawn by his sister, Caroline Spalding (McAtee) when she was a student at St. Mary’s of the Rolling Fork, Calvary, KY. At the bottom left is a sample…

Watercolor and gouache painting on paper of white and pink roses with green leaves and other yellow flowers. The flowers and leaves sit in a bowl or vase on a gray marble slab. Written in ink in lower right corner: "Painted by C. Magee -- Loretto…

Cuff buttons, white background with delicate blue and lavender flowers with green leaves, hand-painted by Eliza Elder Simms at Loretto Academy, KY.

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.…

Two-piece little boy’s suit, white linen with embroidered pink and beige flowers and tan and brown leaves; lace trim on top (a). Made by Mary Jane Lancaster Spalding (1816-1895), who in 1837 was the first graduate of Loretto Academy (Nerinx, KY). She…

Print of a watercolor painting of the Doerhoefer Mansion (4432 W. Broadway St., Louisville, KY). The building served as Loretto High School 1925-1951. Signed by Mary Sue Scheurich Klusman, of KlusStudio. Mary Sue graduated from Loretto High School in…

Print of a watercolor painting of the brick Loretto High School building (723 S. 45th St., Louisville, KY). The building served as Loretto High School 1951-1973. Signed by Mary Sue Scheurich Klusman, of KlusStudio. Mary Sue graduated from Loretto…