Large Scapular Real Asociación Señoras Esclavas Virgen del Carmen - Sacred Art - 1960s

Large-format scapular belonging to the Real Asociación de Señoras Esclavas de la Virgen del Carmen. This devotional piece is a testament to mid-20th-century Spanish sacred art, preserved in its original vintage condition.

History of the object: The Real Asociación de Señoras Esclavas has a long tradition in Spain, linked to Carmelite devotion. The design of the scapular, with its enlarged dimensions and the specific ribbon decorated with chain links, identifies the members of this brotherhood and symbolizes devotional submission. The iconography reflects the Virgin handing the habit to Saint Simon Stock, the founding moment of the order.

Technical details:
- Period: 1960s
- Technique: Lithography on textile support with finished edges
- Panel size: 12 x 8 cm (4.7 x 3.1 inches)
- Ribbon length: 50 cm (19.7 inches)
- Material: Silk and textile fibers
- Condition: New Old Stock. It shows a natural patina with slight oxidation spots (foxing) and yellowing typical of long-term storage, which confirms its authenticity.

Value: An object of high interest for collectors of religious ephemera and specialists in the history of Spanish devotional associations.