Black and white photograph of a church altar surrounded by statuary.

Order Reproduction

The Altar, Monastery of the Precious Blood, Toronto, Canada

DateApproximately 1924

Names

Valentine & Sons (publisher)

Notes

On South side of St. Joseph Street.

Subject

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyNeighbourhoodUniversity

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

DimensionsImage size: 8.6 cm x 13.8 cm (3 3/8 in. x 5 7/16 in.)

Language

English

ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin

CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object NumberPC_5350

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