[Pamphlet Describing the Creation of Baptistry Paintings]

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Pamphlet, possibly from a church bulletin, describing the creation of the baptistry painting by Blanche Perry for the Northwest Church of Christ in Seattle, Washington. Pamphlet also reprints interpretative essay by Perry describing the painting's inspiration as sunrise over Mount Rainier, its theme as "The Triumphant Church," and its symbolism.

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Dalzell, R. L. {1953-09-18,1954-08-27}.

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Pamphlet, possibly from a church bulletin, describing the creation of the baptistry painting by Blanche Perry for the Northwest Church of Christ in Seattle, Washington. Pamphlet also reprints interpretative essay by Perry describing the painting's inspiration as sunrise over Mount Rainier, its theme as "The Triumphant Church," and its symbolism.

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[4] p.

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Featuring thousands of newspapers, photographs, sound recordings, technical drawings, and much more, this diverse collection tells the story of Texas through the preservation and exhibition of valuable resources.

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Born in 1890, Blanche Perry built a reputation as a painter of religious themes that included at least 222 church baptisteries. This collection includes records of names, addresses, correspondence, and other notes associated with the various painting projects Perry undertook.

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Dalzell, R. L. [Pamphlet Describing the Creation of Baptistry Paintings], text, {1953-09-18,1954-08-27}; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth702178/: accessed June 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.

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