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Retablo of Virginia Solano,
late 20th century
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late 20th century
Haviendo partido para los estados unidos del norte mi hijo Manuel Ortiz S. aclame al Señor de la Conquista para que por su intercesion. Mi hijo llegara con bien al otro lado y que no se falte trabajo. Haviendose escuchado mi suplica Doy gracias a Dios y al Señor de la Conquista. Dedicando este Recuerdo (Virjinia Solano N.)
My son Manuel Ortiz S. having left for the United States of the North, I acclaimed to the Lord of the Conquest for his intercession [that] my son arrive safely on the other side and that he not lack for work. Having heard my supplication, I give thanks to God and to the Lord of the Conquest, dedicating this memento. Virginia Solano N.
Jorge Durand and Patricia Arias,Guadalajara, Mexico, gift; to Princeton University Art Museum, 2020.
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