FRANCISCAN FATHER STANDING IN FRONT OF A CRUCIFIX

Photograph

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

FRANCISCAN FATHER STANDING IN FRONT OF A CRUCIFIX

Entry/Object ID

96.7.78.2

Description

FRANCISCAN FATHER STANDING IN FRONT OF A CRUCIFIX Color: Black; White RPPC - A black and white postcard of a Franciscan priest standing in front of a crucifix, ca. 1920s. The priest stands at the center on a dirt walkway. He wears a long habit and has both arms behind his back. He looks at a tall crucifix which is at the center of the background. Many plants and trees surround the scene. At the top of the back is the word "POST CARD." At the top right corner is a square box for postage. The image was housed in Agnes Temple's photo album which is item 96.7.94.1 along with many other photographs which span 96.7.1.1-.93.1. Contact sheets 2000.159.1.1-.8 show the original positioning of the images within the album. With only minor abrasions on the corners and light soiling, the artifact is in good condition.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Priests

Search Terms

Two-dimensional, Postcards, Franciscans, Holy cross

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Postcards