Print, Photographic

1948.217.0092

1948.217.0092

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1948.217.0092

Description

Peter DeSmet. Update - Aug 2010: Black & white paper copy of Father Peter J. DeSmet. He is wearing a dark robe. A large ornate cross with Jesus' image on it, is tucked under his belt. He has chin length dark hair, parted on his left side & combed across his forehead. In inset in lower right corner reads: "Father Peter J. DeSmet Pioneer Jesuit Missionary to the Indians, visited Independence Rock in 1840 & again on July 4, 1841" Written on back in pencil: "(Copy made from Sun Ranch Collection for museum)" "Father Peter DeSmet pioneer Jesuit Missionary to the Indians. He visited Independence Rock in 1840 & again July 4, 1841. Good condition. Faded.

Collection

Photograph Collection