Mounted photograph of an engraving of Father Theobald Mathew
Description
One sepia photograph of an engraving of Father Theobald Mathew (16.5 x 14 cm). Inscribed in pen: "The original engraving in Convent of the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Mary of the Isle, Cork; to which it was given by Father Mathew." Second inscription reads: ""I have been reading Maguire's "Life of Father Mathew" with a most glowing admiration for the Father. Everyone knew him to be good, but I had no idea of the extent and height of his goodness, and his boundless power and thirst not for giving only but for loving." W-E-[O?]. Jan 14 1864".
Creator
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Related topics
| Title | Mounted photograph of an engraving of Father Theobald Mathew |
|---|---|
| Creator | Unknown |
| Date | 14 January 1864 |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/OSB1/4/2/2/1 |
| Level | Item |
| Condition | Good |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
Archive view
Irish Art ArchiveWalter Osborne (1859 - 1903)The Gorry Collection, Walter OsbornePhotographsMiscellaneous photographsMounted photograph of an engraving of Father Theobald Mathew
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