Print, Photographic

Print, Photographic

Portrait of Joseph Victor Raupp, First Communion

1996.08.150

1930s
Flower arrangements
Table decorations
Religion
Religious celebrations
Catholicism
Chairs
Boys
Photographs

Black and white image, semi-matte finish with warm tan tones mounted to a heavy embossed brown card. Image of a boy standing between a chair and an end table. He is wearing a black blazer with a wide fabric belt and a boutonniere of white flowers. His hair combed back with a serious face. He is also wearing short black trousers with matching black boots. His hand is resting on a small prayer book and rosary on the table. The table also has a flower arrangement with a tall tapered candle on it. He is standing on a patterned rug and there are curtains in the blurred background indicating the possibility of window behind him on the far right. Front of card has an embossed leatherette texture and beveled embossing around the image to frame it. Silver photographer stamp in the center on lower edge. reverse has beveled outline of frame outline.

Photographic Paper

Gelatin Silver Print?

1934

5.5" x 4"

Card height: 7 inches; Width: 5.25 inches