Old cross and candlesticks, San Antonio, TX, circa 1915
- Card type
- Printed photo
About this postcard
An ornate silver cross stands between two brass candlesticks on a dark surface against a plain background. They are identified as the old cross and candlesticks of San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas. A note on the card says the cross is silver and the candlesticks are brass, brought from Spain "in the good old days of the king." San Fernando Cathedral, founded in the 18th century, is a landmark of San Antonio's Spanish colonial and Mexican Catholic heritage. The pieces reflect the cathedral's long history and its ties to Spain.
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Postcard record
| Publisher | Nic Tengg |
|---|---|
| Series | 857-30 |
| Condition | Very good |
| Place mentioned | San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio, TX |
| Place mentioned | San Antonio, TX |
| Publisher | San Antonio, TX |
| Notes | White border; black-and-white printed photo; printed caption at top and bottom. No postmark and no stamp; unused card. Divided back with printed description of the San Fernando Cathedral cross and candlesticks; white border around the front image. Dealer pencil price "112 / 2.00" at top right and a small pencil mark in the message half — not correspondence. |
Cite this card
Old cross and candlesticks, San Antonio, TX, circa 1915, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/old-cross-and-candlesticks-san-antonio-tx-circa-1915. Accessed November 2, 2026.