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Lilly Cameron’s Bible circa 1890

Small hand held Bible in very delicate condition.

Photo: by Peter Oliver   Bible on display at St. James, Fenelon Falls, Ontario

 

This very small handheld leather bible has its original diary working lock upon it.  Though very delicate, the pages and text are in very good condition.

A small bible shows the delicate condition of the small children's bible. The purple ink inscription reads "Presented to Lilly H. Cameron by her affectionate brother James D. Cameron"

The inked inscription in the bible reads “Presented to Lilly H. Cameron by her affectionate brother James D. Cameron.”

Mr. James Cameron, Lilly’s Father, served among the younger members of the congregation for over a generation, giving of himself in continuous Christian service as the Superintendent of the Sunday School.  He died September 25, 1893 at the age of sixty.