ACT 1, MISSION PLAY, SAN GABRIEL, CALIFORNIA--BAPTISM OF THE FIRST GENTILE
Entry/Object ID
97.13.1.4
Description
ACT 1, MISSION PLAY, SAN GABRIEL, CALIFORNIA--BAPTISM OF THE FIRST GENTILE
Postcard: A color postcard titled, "Baptism of the First Gentile: Act 1, Mission Play, San Gabriel, California", ca. 1910s. Shown is a cast from John Steven McGroarty's Mission Play in the scene with five priests at center and a large group of native Americans surrounding. One of the priests holds an infant native American to be baptized. At left and center is stage scenery showing what seems to be the San Pedro harbor area with the top of a masted ship as well as the Palos Verdes peninsula. At right is a thatch-roofed adobe dwelling as part of the scenery. The postcard, published by the Detroit Publishing Company and purchased from Inland Empire Postcards, is in good condition with discoloration and very light edge wear. None
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Written Communication T & E, Postcards, Religious drama, San Gabriel (Calif.)
