Large rosary made of wooden beads to hang in a room for protection. From Lourdes in France, where Our Lady appeared to Bernadette Soubirous.
First half of the 20th century.
It has the complete70 beads. On the necklace part there are 6 sets of ten with 5 separators between each set. On the drop is another five. 15 extra small beads.
At the joint is a small heart with SOUVENIR DE N D de LOURDES on one side and COEUR IMMACULE DE MARIE PROTEGEZ NOUS/ Immaculate heart of Mary, protect us.
Behind the cross is written 'Protégez notre famille'. And at the front, at the feet of Jesus, 'Mon Jésus Miséricordieux'.
The wood is purple. 
Some small stains, scratches or imperfections are to be expected. Some beads have small cracks.
Each large bead is 2.3 cm / 0.78" long. 
Cross is 10.2 cm / 3.93" long.
Total length approx. 136 cm/ 53.54"
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