Mary at center with blue veil on head, red robe, yellow dress. At center of her chest is a brown colored heart encircled by roses with sword through and yellow flames bursting through top. Image similar to 2007.D32, same title but 2007.D32 is not a Currier & Ives print.
Remainder of title: /SACRE COEUR DE MARIE. SACRADO CORAZON DE MARIA.
Additional signature information: 152 Nassau St. New York. (lower right corner). All signature information in capitals.
The sacred heart is a devotional symbol representing the divine love that the Virgin Mary felt for humanity and for her son, Jesus Christ. The heart is often depicted in art crowned with thorns and pierced by a sword, symbolizing the manner of Jesus’ death. In this image of Mary, her heart is adorned with flowers and flames burst through the top, alluding to the transformative power of love.
