Exquisite Rose Window, San Jose Mission

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Princeton Theological Seminary (Contributor)
Contributors: James R. Tanis (Contributor)
Format: Electronic Postcard
Language:Undetermined language
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Published: s.a.
Further subjects:B United States ; TX ; San Antonio
B Postcards
B Catholic Church
B Fine Arts
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Description
Item Description:San Jose Mission, San Antonio, Texas. - Mission San Jose was the second of several Missions named after St. Joseph, founded in 1720 by the Franciscan Monks and was used in converting the Indians. It was also used as a place of refuge from hostile Indians. The hand carving on the facade of the main entrance is conceded by the Experts to be one of the finest specimens of ancient carving