Item Details
Exquisite Rose Window, San Jose Mission
Format | Postcard |
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Description | 2 pages |
Language | English |
City, State | San Antonio, TX |
Denomination | Catholic Church |
Subject | Fine Arts |
Notes | San Jose Mission, San Antonio, TexasMission San Jose was the second of several Missions named after St. Joseph, founded in 1720 by the Franciscan Monks and was used in converting the Indians. It was also used as a place of refuge from hostile Indians. The hand carving on the facade of the main entrance is conceded by the Experts to be one of the finest specimens of ancient carving. |
Collection | James R. Tanis Collection of Church Postcards |
Contributor | Princeton Theological Seminary |
Rights | ![]() |
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