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<p>[QUOTE="ola402, post: 133959, member: 182"]The chain links are sterling as well, at least in my memory of old rosaries. And the beads should be wood. You can research each medal, but just stating a list of them and whether they are sterling or not should be sufficient.</p><p><br /></p><p>Just because the rosary is inscribed in 1958, doesn't necessarily mean that's when this person took her vows. Rosaries were given as gifts to nuns by many people for many reasons. I mean, what else do you give them as gifts (underwear?). When I was a kid, hand lotion was popular for gifting. I would say that this rosary is of very good quality so maybe came from family or friend, perhaps even her convent. </p><p><br /></p><p>Nuns usually had a rosary that they kept all their lives and generally one of this sort which is somewhat reserved in design. Rosaries that my mom and her cousins had were crystal and fancy which was not considered appropriate for a nun. </p><p><br /></p><p>A rosary of this sort would have been purchased in a religious shop since it is well made and expected to last a lifetime. It was common practice to add medals as you went along to mark some occasion or entry into some religious society. </p><p><br /></p><p>I can't believe that her family let this rosary be sold. It would be an important keepsake in a religious family. Perhaps no one left is still religious.</p><p><br /></p><p>Where did you acquire it? Do you live in NJ or nearby? </p><p><br /></p><p>I think it's very highly likely that the rosary belonged to the sister that Gila googled. The name is just so unique. When nuns took vows back then, they always picked a new name which usually included the name of their favorite saint (Agnes was a saint). Then her 2nd name seems to be her father's first name which was also a saint's name. </p><p><br /></p><p>Maybe 1958 marked some educational achievement, like college or grad school? Her obit. doesn't say anything about what she did between 1944 and the 1960s so schooling seems likely. Also, some nuns were privileged enough to visit Rome and many acquired rosaries there.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="ola402, post: 133959, member: 182"]The chain links are sterling as well, at least in my memory of old rosaries. And the beads should be wood. You can research each medal, but just stating a list of them and whether they are sterling or not should be sufficient. Just because the rosary is inscribed in 1958, doesn't necessarily mean that's when this person took her vows. Rosaries were given as gifts to nuns by many people for many reasons. I mean, what else do you give them as gifts (underwear?). When I was a kid, hand lotion was popular for gifting. I would say that this rosary is of very good quality so maybe came from family or friend, perhaps even her convent. Nuns usually had a rosary that they kept all their lives and generally one of this sort which is somewhat reserved in design. Rosaries that my mom and her cousins had were crystal and fancy which was not considered appropriate for a nun. A rosary of this sort would have been purchased in a religious shop since it is well made and expected to last a lifetime. It was common practice to add medals as you went along to mark some occasion or entry into some religious society. I can't believe that her family let this rosary be sold. It would be an important keepsake in a religious family. Perhaps no one left is still religious. Where did you acquire it? Do you live in NJ or nearby? I think it's very highly likely that the rosary belonged to the sister that Gila googled. The name is just so unique. When nuns took vows back then, they always picked a new name which usually included the name of their favorite saint (Agnes was a saint). Then her 2nd name seems to be her father's first name which was also a saint's name. Maybe 1958 marked some educational achievement, like college or grad school? Her obit. doesn't say anything about what she did between 1944 and the 1960s so schooling seems likely. Also, some nuns were privileged enough to visit Rome and many acquired rosaries there.[/QUOTE]
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