MISSIONARIES preach Catholicism in China. Devotional image by widespread de l'Association de la Ste Enfance; even as proof of membership. The association founded in 1843 by Monsignor Charles Marie Auguste de Forbin-Janson (1785-1844); Bishop of Nancy; found adherents among the small faithful; who undertake to recite a Hail Mary every day for their peers pagans; and picoola make a monthly donation for their financial support; as well as spiritual. The Missionaries in the figure (one sitting at the table and the other in feet) collect the inscriptions Missionary Association under the spiritual supervision of the baby Jesus; surrounded by small Chinese. Immaginetta chromolithographic French; circa 1900