1889 Catholic Devotional Shrine Pair Framed Religious Figures with Original Text

An exceptional late-19th century Catholic devotional shrine, featuring two original framed religious figures accompanied by their original printed devotional text, dated 1889. This pair was created as a home altar piece — meant to be displayed together — and has survived with its original frames, backing paper, fabric, wire hanging, and printed prayer intact, which is increasingly rare for devotional works of this age. The printed text, titled “Shrine to the Blessed Virgin,” references the Johnstown Flood of 1889 and was issued as a commemorative devotional piece. It is copyrighted 1889 by The Collins-Campbell Co., grounding this set firmly in its historical moment. Each figure is housed in an ornate, gilded frame with original pleated fabric lining and mounted on wood backing. The figures retain their period clothing and painted features, showing expected age wear consistent with over a century of devotional display. This is not a decorative reproduction — it is a documented religious artifact crossing multiple collector categories: antique devotional art, early religious folk art, and 19th-century doll history. Condition • Original frames with visible age wear and patina • Original paper backing present • Fabric shows age toning and wear consistent with 19th-century materials • No modern repairs observed • Structurally sound and display-ready Please review photos closely — condition reflects authentic age and history.