Pope Pius IX lying in state surrounded by four guards one at each corner and many candles lit behind. Remainder of title: /LYING IN STATE./ BEFORE THE HIGH ALTAR OF ST. PETER’S AT ROME, FEBY. 12TH 1878./ WITH HIS GUARD OF HONOR, FROM THE NOBLE GUARD. Additional signature information: 115 Nassau St. New York, lower right corner. (complete signature line in capitals).

Object Creator

Currier & Ives (American, 1834-1907)

Object Creation Date

1878

Medium

Hand-colored lithograph

Dimensions

8 3/16 x 12 9/16 inches

Credit

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

2007.D100

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