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OUTSIDER ART, MISSIONARY MARY,
OUTSIDER ART, MISSIONARY MARY, SISTERProctor, Missionary Mary, Sister, mixed media on wood, 11 x 8
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African Missionary's Artifacts
African Missionary's Artifacts and Photographspertaining to the Congo mission undertaken by Methodist minister J. T. Mangum of North Carolina personal assistant to Bishop Walter Russell Lambuth. The expedition sailed from Antwerp Belgium on November 8 1913 landing in Matadi three weeks later. Their journey continued with a strenuous trek to the village of Luebo some 900 miles inland from the Atlantic. This unique grouping documents the trip and is presented as follows: (21) linen-backed photographs variously of the missionaries and indigenous people. Each image is identified on the back in manuscript (11 x 15 in.) (Overall poor condition and showing various states of degradation with chips splits and damp stains. Many of the images however are worthy of restoration being professional prints with excellent detail and contrast);(9) native implements to include (2) knives a carved wooden pattern knife a chisel a machete with bone grip (3) small tin blades and a carved wooden funnel (6.5 - 21 in.) (light rusting to all metal surfaces; aged patina to wooden elements; some items with manuscript ID tags and/or 1919 exhibition labels);A green hardstone effigy pendant of a man's head drilled horizontally for suspension (1.5 in.); Autograph Letter Signed ''W. R. Lambuth '' 3 pages with cover addressed to Mangum July 2 1913 the writer outlines his itinerary and gives a synopsis of his career; Typed Letter Signed ''Kate Harlan '' one page October 13 1910 wishing Mangum ''a safe journey to and from the Dark Continent...''
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OUTSIDER ART, MISSIONARY MARY
OUTSIDER ART, MISSIONARY MARY PROCTOR, ANGELProctor, Missionary Mary, Angel, paint on tin, 10 x 19
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OUTSIDER ART, MISSIONARY MARY
OUTSIDER ART, MISSIONARY MARY PROCTOR, UNTITLEDProctor, Missionary Mary, Untitled, Paint on metal, 2003, 7 x 25
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OUTSIDER ART, MISSIONARY MARY
OUTSIDER ART, MISSIONARY MARY PROCTOR, LIKE A BUTTERFLY...Proctor, Missionary Mary, b. 1960, Like a Butterfly, 12"X9", 1999, acrylic on leather and plywood, purchased from artist
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AN AFRICAN IVORY CARVED FIGURE
AN AFRICAN IVORY CARVED FIGURE depicting a missionary nun with rosary and habit hands folded. Height 12.50''. The carving is in very good condition with light wear throughout and no visible chips or repairs.
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OUTSIDER ART, MISSIONARY MARY
OUTSIDER ART, MISSIONARY MARY PROCTOR, BLESS AMERICAProctor, Missionary Mary, Bless America, paint on wood and metal, 3 1/4 x 15 1/2
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A METHODIST MISSIONARY MEDAL. DATES
A METHODIST MISSIONARY MEDAL. DATES 1944, 45 & 46.
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(LOT OF 2) FIGURAL SCULPTURE
(LOT OF 2) FIGURAL SCULPTURE GROUP (lot of 2) Figural sculpture group, one depicting a missionary in prayer executed in carved hardwood, together with a pottery sculpture of the madonna, largest 25"h
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Sister Gertrude Morgan (American,
Sister Gertrude Morgan (American, 1900-1980) "Lord, I'm Doing All The Good I Can", mixed media on paper, 5" x 4-1/4", ink inscribed upper half "Lord, I'm doing all the good I can. I am your missionary worker. Lord, I'm doing all the good I can." Glazed and presented in a polychromed frame.
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1 vol. Loskiel, George Henry.
1 vol. Loskiel, George Henry. History of The Mission of The United Brethren among The Indians in North America In Three Parts. London: Brethren's Society for The Furtherance of The Gospel, 1794. First edition in English. 8vo, modern full gilt paneled blue morocco, spine gilt. With lg. fold. map (a few minor repairs). Internally generally clean & crisp. This work describes artistic, spiritual, educational and political values of the American Indians. Considered by Sabin the best authority on the Delawares, Nautikokes, Shawnee and other tribes in Pennsylvania & New York. Howes L-474; Field 952; Sabin
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“SCH. MISSIONARY PACKET” LITHOGRAPH
“SCH. MISSIONARY PACKET” LITHOGRAPH 19TH CENTURY 11.5” X 12” SIGHT. FRAMED 15.5” X 16.5”."SCH. MISSIONARY PACKET" LITHOGRAPH, 19th Century, By Charles H. Crosby, Boston. Dimensions: 11.5" x 12" sight. Framed 15.5" x 16.5".
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19C MEXICAN BRONZE MISSIONARY
19C MEXICAN BRONZE MISSIONARY BELL Mexico19th CenturySturdy bell with original clacker, decorated with curled tendril patterns across the body and the image of the Virgin Mary beside the inscription "Mexico 1818."
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MISSIONARY MARY PROCTOR FOUND
MISSIONARY MARY PROCTOR FOUND OBJECT ASSEMBLAGE Florida,b. 1960A large and vibrant assemble of found object on painted plywood. A series of figures each with its own message surrounds the border, political and personal verbiage throughout the painting. She is well known for her African American whimsical themes, such as the ones depicted here.
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An unusual religious portable
An unusual religious portable icon possibly Mongolian 18th century a seated wooden Patriarch figure with child and scroll ht. 35 cm.
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A book of sermons in an early
A book of sermons in an early vellum binding by a Swiss pastor, Johann Heinrich Friess, printed in Zurich in 1732.
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LETTER FROM MISSIONARY ON YUOU
LETTER FROM MISSIONARY ON YUOU ISLANDTyped on onion paper, unsigned, the letter appears to be from a missionary priest, possibly German, describing local life on Yuou Island.
Yuou Island is probably Yuo Island, also known as Guap Island, off the coast of Wewak, East Sepik Province, New Guinea. Although written in English, the sentence composition and some words such as "Mandat" indicate that the author's first language may have been German.
Country: Papua New Guinea
Date: 1930's
Material: Paperwork
Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection
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AFRICA AND WORLD TRAVELS 100+
AFRICA AND WORLD TRAVELS 100+ POSTCARD COLLECTION FROM 1940S MISSIONARY FAMILY. 4" X 6" (ONE CARD)Africa and world travels 100+ postcard collection from 1940s Missionary family., Subject matter includes tourist sites, village and city life, places of historical significance, recreation, nautical and military themes from England, Germany, China, "The Orient," Italy, Salisbury, Puerto Rico, Pompei, Peru, Niagra Falls, New York, Mexico, Massachusetts, and more. Provenance: from Taylor University's Mabel P. Michel Collection. Proceeds benefit Taylor University endowed scholarship funds. Mabel was born in 1904 on a farm near Cresco, Iowa. She served as a missionary to Mozambique from 1930-1973, including furloughs under the Women's Foreign Missionary Society. During vacations she taught classes to girls in the villages and did some traveling to many places in Africa, including Rhodesia, Congo, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Egypt. Dimensions: 4" x 6" (one card)
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AFRICAN 100+ POSTCARD COLLECTION
AFRICAN 100+ POSTCARD COLLECTION FROM 1940S MISSIONARY FAMILY'S TRAVELS. 4" X 6" (ONE POSTCARD)African 100+ postcard collection from 1940s Missionary family's travels., Subject matter includes African wildlife, tribal life in South African, Loanda, Angola, East Africa, Las Palmas, Alger, Congo, Africaine, Liberia, Rhodesia, Siracusa, Tangere, Teneriffe, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Provenance: from Taylor University's Mabel P. Michel Collection. Proceeds benefit Taylor University endowed scholarship funds. Mabel was born in 1904 on a farm near Cresco, Iowa. She served as a missionary to Mozambique from 1930-1973, including furloughs under the Women's Foreign Missionary Society. During vacations she taught classes to girls in the villages and did some traveling to many places in Africa, including Rhodesia, Congo, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Egypt. Dimensions: 4" x 6" (one postcard)
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SISTER GERTRUDE MORGAN
SISTER GERTRUDE MORGAN (AMERICAN/NEW ORLEANS)Sister Gertrude Morgan (American/New Orleans, 1900-1980), "Everlasting Gospel Prayer Mission", double-sided mixed media on paper, signed lower center, label with artist and title and "Gilley's Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA" label on backing board, 3 1/4 in. x 4 1/2 in., framed with verso visible. Provenance: Gilley's Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA.
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SISTER GERTRUDE MORGAN
SISTER GERTRUDE MORGAN (AMERICAN/NEW ORLEANS)Sister Gertrude Morgan (American/New Orleans, 1900-1980), "Jesus is on the Main Line", mixed media on paper mounted on burlap, signed "Missionary Morgan" lower right, inscribed upper right, 6 3/4 in. x 4 3/4 in.; and "Us Alright Repeat Jesus", mixed media on paper mounted on canvas, inscribed upper and lower right, 6 1/2 in. x 4 3/4 in., framed. (2 pcs.). Provenance: New Orleans Private Collection, acquired in the 1970s
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Salem Moravian Missionary Letter,
Salem Moravian Missionary Letter, Missouri, 1837, from David Dunlap, Sr. to John Vogler (Moravian silversmith, 1783-1881), Salem, North Carolina, dated September 22, 1837, postmarked September 24th, Fulton, Missouri, three-page manuscript letter in brown ink on wove paper with wax seal remnant, discuss
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Sister Gertrude Morgan (American,
Sister Gertrude Morgan (American, 1900-1980) "My Marriage to Jesus", mixed media on paper, 7" x 10-1/2". Glazed and presented in a parcel-gilt and polychromed frame.
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19th century Khlebnikov Russian
19th century Khlebnikov Russian icon, an evangelist, probably the apostle St. Mark often depicted as the evangelist and secretary of St. Peter, engraved repousse gilt silver oklad with raised nimbus, Cyrillic script in nimbus, stamped with imperial double-headed eagle mark, firm of Khlebnikov, Moscow (St. Petersburg) and marked .875 fine., oil on panel, 12-1/4 x 10-1/2 in. Abrasions, craquelure, grime; oklad with tarnish and wear to gilding, small dents. Victor Trad, Beirut, Lebanon
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Marjorie Reed (1915-1996
Marjorie Reed (1915-1996 Vallecito CA) Santa Barbara Mission in Happier Days
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1790 engraving of British religious
1790 engraving of British religious leaders/theologians; James Hamilton, Methodist founder John Wesley, and Joseph Cotes walk arm in arm on the streets of Edinburgh; the work of artist John Kay. 8" x 5 1/2". Overall staining.
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Esther B. Smee (1917-* Long Beach
Esther B. Smee (1917-* Long Beach CA) San Juan Capistrano Mission
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Two religious-theme needleworks:
Two religious-theme needleworks: one of a seated clergy with a young child beside a smoking censer, silk, wool and paint on silk, 19-12 x 17-12 in., painted wood and gilt cove-molding frame, pest damage, fading, no backing; abrasions and losses to frame; one of Jesus with woman at a well, wool and painted silk on canvas, 16 x 18 in., gilt plastic frame, fading, shattering of silk, pest damage, no backing; repairs and losses to frame, British or American, both 19th century.
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AFRICA AND WORLD TRAVELS 100+
AFRICA AND WORLD TRAVELS 100+ PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION FROM 1920S-1940S MISSIONARY FAMILY. 4" X 6" (ONE PHOTOGRAPH)Africa and world travels 100+ photograph collection from 1920s-1940s Missionary family., Subject matter includes village life, ceremonies, agriculture, medical clinics, government, travel sites, ecology, schools, cooking, witch doctor, baby clinic, common diseases, safari animals, churches, the arts, entertainment, architecture, cities, religious life, wildlife on their travels through South Africa, Loanda, Angola, East Africa, Alger, Congo, Africaine, Liberia, Rhodesia, Siracusa, Tangere, Teneriffe, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Provenance: from Taylor University's Mabel P. Michel Collection. Proceeds benefit Taylor University endowed scholarship funds. Mabel was born in 1904 on a farm near Cresco, Iowa. She served as a missionary to Mozambique from 1930-1973, including furloughs under the Women's Foreign Missionary Society. During vacations she taught classes to girls in the villages and did some traveling to many places in Africa, including Rhodesia, Congo, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Egypt. Dimensions: 4" x 6" (one photograph)
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Lee Marmon 'St Joseph Mission'
Lee Marmon 'St Joseph Mission' Silver Gelatin Photograph Framed- 17x20''
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Dana Bartlett (1882-1957 Los
Dana Bartlett (1882-1957 Los Angeles CA) San Buenaventura Mission Founded 1782
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John Sykes (1859-1934 Santa Barbara
John Sykes (1859-1934 Santa Barbara CA) Two California Mission Views: ''San Buenaventura Mission - 1782'' and Mission Santa Barbara
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A Narrative of the Mission of the
A Narrative of the Mission of the United Brethren Among the Delaware and Mohegan Indians 1820 Heckewelder John.? A Narrative of the Mission of the United Brethren Among the Delaware and Mohegan Indians.? Philadelphia: McCarty & Davis 1820. 8vo marbled paper boards 429pp. Condition: Shelfwear toning foxing and scattered stains; interior leaves brittle but intact and legible.? Library nameplate of Joseph Talcott Hull Brooklyn.
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COLONIAL SCHOOL NUN'S PROFESSION
COLONIAL SCHOOL NUN'S PROFESSION PORTRAIT, MEXICOFramed oil on canvas painting, Profession Portrait of a Capuchin Nun, Maria Anastasiad Flacon, daughter of Diego de la Falcon and Thereza de Jesus Franco, entered the convent of Villa Santa Maria de los Lagos in 1762 and received her veil in 1763, likely reduced canvas, text partially obscured by frame, patched repair to reverse, sight: approx 64.75"h, 36.75"w, overall: 70.5"h, 42.5"w **Provenance: deaccessioned from San Marcos Academy (SMA), San Marcos, Texas**
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''San Gabriel Mission San Gabriel
''San Gabriel Mission San Gabriel Cal.'' mission scene with figure and bronze mission bell oil on canvas. 18'' H x 12'' W.
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Sketches of Mission Life Among
Sketches of Mission Life Among the Indians of Oregon Plus Lot of 2 including:Sketches of Mission Life Among the Indians of Oregon.? New York: Carlton & Porter 1854.? 24mo brown pressed buckram boards 229pp.?Thomas Joseph.? A Poetical Descant on the Primeval and Present State of Mankind; or The Pilgrim's Muse.? Winchester Virginia: J. Foster 1816.? 32mo brown leather boards 219pp.? Condition: Both with shelf wear some water staining of interior leaves and minor foxing but fully legible with intact tight binding.