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by Jeff Swan
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Our greeting cards are 5" x 7" in size and are produced on digital offset printers using 100 lb. paper stock. Each card is coated with a UV protectant on the outside surface which produces a semi-gloss finish. The inside of each card has a matte white finish and can be customized with your own message up to 500 characters in length. Each card comes with a white envelope for mailing or gift giving.
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When the Loretto Chapel was completed in 1878, there was no way to access the choir loft twenty-two feet above. Carpenters were called in to address... more
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Average Rating (4.84 Stars):
Debbie Ellliott
April 23rd, 2024
Lovely. Colors are true. Plan to purchase same image in a larger size.
Sherry Taylor
April 23rd, 2024
Most precious card I've ever Boughton!! Thank you for such Excellent service & fast turnaround pleased A++
Karen Anderson
April 23rd, 2024
I bought this in the greeting card form. I have been purchasing cards from Fine Art America for two or three years. Covid might have been some of the reason for looking for cards on the internet. Shops were closed. The main reason I buy cards from FAA is because I got tired of looking for cards at the usual card shops. I could find cards (sometimes) that looked good on the outside but the verses were terrible or it was the other way around...terrible on the outside but maybe a decent verse inside. I pick cards from FAA that fit with the occasion. I figure I can write something on the inside as good as any card company could. I wouldn't buy these cards if I didn't think they were wonderful. The cards are beautiful and excellent quality and the envelopes are equality as good. I am glad I can make a copy of what I've bought so I can keep track of who gets what card. I don't want to send the same card to someone twice. In this case, the card is going to someone for Mother's Day.
Karen Anderson
April 23rd, 2024
I bought this in the greeting card form. I have been purchasing cards from Fine Art America for two or three years. Covid might have been some of the reason for looking for cards on the internet. Shops were closed. The main reason I buy cards from FAA is because I got tired of looking for cards at the usual card shops. I could find cards (sometimes) that looked good on the outside but the verses were terrible or it was the other way around...terrible on the outside but maybe a decent verse inside. I pick cards from FAA that fit with the occasion. I figure I can write something on the inside as good as any card company could. I wouldn't buy these cards if I didn't think they were wonderful. The cards are beautiful and excellent quality and the envelopes are equality as good. I am glad I can make a copy of what I've bought so I can keep track of who gets what card. I don't want to send the same card to someone twice. In this case, the card is going to someone for Mother's Day.
Karen Anderson
April 23rd, 2024
I bought this in the greeting card form. I have been purchasing cards from Fine Art America for two or three years. Covid might have been some of the reason for looking for cards on the internet. Shops were closed. The main reason I buy cards from FAA is because I got tired of looking for cards at the usual card shops. I could find cards (sometimes) that looked good on the outside but the verses were terrible or it was the other way around...terrible on the outside but maybe a decent verse inside. I pick cards from FAA that fit with the occasion. I figure I can write something on the inside as good as any card company could. I wouldn't buy these cards if I didn't think they were wonderful. The cards are beautiful and excellent quality and the envelopes are equality as good. I am glad I can make a copy of what I've bought so I can keep track of who gets what card. I don't want to send the same card to someone twice. In this case, the card is going to someone for Mother's Day.
Karen Anderson
April 23rd, 2024
I bought this in the greeting card form. I have been purchasing cards from Fine Art America for two or three years. Covid might have been some of the reason for looking for cards on the internet. Shops were closed. The main reason I buy cards from FAA is because I got tired of looking for cards at the usual card shops. I could find cards (sometimes) that looked good on the outside but the verses were terrible or it was the other way around...terrible on the outside but maybe a decent verse inside. I pick cards from FAA that fit with the occasion. I figure I can write something on the inside as good as any card company could. I wouldn't buy these cards if I didn't think they were wonderful. The cards are beautiful and excellent quality and the envelopes are equality as good. I am glad I can make a copy of what I've bought so I can keep track of who gets what card. I don't want to send the same card to someone twice. In this case, the card is going to someone for their birthday.
When the Loretto Chapel was completed in 1878, there was no way to access the choir loft twenty-two feet above. Carpenters were called in to address the problem, but they all concluded access to the loft would have to be via ladder as a staircase would interfere with the interior space of the small Chapel.
Legend says that to find a solution to the seating problem, the Sisters of the Chapel made a novena to St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters. On the ninth and final day of prayer, a man appeared at the Chapel with a donkey and a toolbox looking for work. Months later, the elegant circular staircase was completed, and the carpenter disappeared without pay or thanks. After searching for the man (an ad even ran in the local newspaper) and finding no trace of him, some concluded that he was St. Joseph himself, having come in answer to the sisters' prayers.
The stairway's carpenter, whoever he was, built a magnificent structure. The design was innovative for the tim...
The world is a beautiful place and I intend to share it. With over nine hundred thousand views and hundreds of features etc I have done well. All my work is my own and I am self taught. My palette is often those places kind of hid away that have a special beauty. I enjoy sharing and selling my work and I have thousands of images that would love to find a home on your wall at home or at your office. As a gift such as a tote bag or a poster. I can be contacted at 509-306-5167 or at Jeffclimer@msn.com. Feel free to explore and share.
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Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
The original staircase had no hand railing, just the stairs! The railings were added years later at the request of the sisters. Definitely a sacred space. I loved visiting. Great photo Jeff. L
Ginette Callaway
Wonderful staircase. Great story behind it.
Sharon Nelson-Bianco
Hi Jeff, wonderful chapel. The staircase of magnificent. I just saw a show this week regarding the staircase building feat. It's a beautiful place and a beautiful inspiring story. Great work! Best regards, Sharon
Maria Coulson
Beautiful capture. L
David Godbolt
Wonderful capture of this stunningly beautiful Chapel Jeff, can't get over the shear beauty of it! In addition the intriguing story behind the construction of that beautiful and magnificent spiral staircase. Thank you so much for sharing Jeff!.....l/f
Rafael Salazar
Awesome capture. Love the details in this very sacred image. L/F
DJ MacIsaac
Fantastic composition Jeff... I've became aware of this miracle by St. Joseph a while back... personally believe it and never tire of it! Never actually seen such a good image of it... 😊lf
Jim Fitzpatrick
Beautiful capture and composition! fv
Al Bourassa
I have read this story many times. It is nice to see the real thing. Well done. V/L/F
Georgia Mizuleva
Wonderful.
Lucinda Walter
Excellent shot with wonderful composition & light. So beautiful l/f
Iris Gelbart
Beautiful Staircase,beautiful Picture and wonderful story........L/F
Sarah Loft
Beautiful image and great description!
Linda Covino
gorgeous l/f
Kathi Mirto
I can imagine going up it . . . the drifter did a magnificent job and it even adds to the beauty of the chapel! Beautifully captured Jeff! vf
Val Arie
What a great story, staircase and photograph Jeff!