Bell G. Badley collection of Madonna and Child Christmas Cards

Collection

Identifier: MS-32

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The is a collection of Madonna and Child representations on Christmas cards collected by Bell Badley. Cards are typical of those from the 1940s and 1950s.

Dates

about 1940-1960

Creator

Badley, Bell Gardner (Collector, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are available for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Historical note

Bell G. Badley, a long-time member of Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church, donated her collection of holiday greeting cards depicting the "Madonna and Child". The artwork and style are typical of the 1940s through the 1950s Christmas greetings.