A rare double exposure printing. The prominent image may be a May Crowning, a traditional Roman Catholic ritual that occurs in the month of May whereby an image or likeness of the Blessed Virgin is ceremonially crowned recognizing her as Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God. A statue to the... Show moreA rare double exposure printing. The prominent image may be a May Crowning, a traditional Roman Catholic ritual that occurs in the month of May whereby an image or likeness of the Blessed Virgin is ceremonially crowned recognizing her as Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God. A statue to the Virgin seen behind. Location may be Mount St. Mary's Convent in Burlington. Show less
A young woman of color places a crown on the head of the statue of the Virgin Mary that is surrounded by flowers in the Sacred Heart Chapel as other young ladies look on. Could this be a May Crowning? Undated. Photo #1.
A young bride in her wedding gown poses beneath a leaf covered arch. She holds her bouquet. A tissue paper bell hangs from above. Two small evergreen trees stand on either side of the arch.
Dr. Carl McMahon and Mildred Brown, a young bride and groom pose for a portrait in their wedding outfits outside in summertime backyard. She wears a knee length dress with very long veil train. Names, location and date unknown. See wedding party in mcalA19F04i30
Four young women in long gowns stand before a crowned statue of the Virgin Mary surrounded by flowers in the Sacred Heart Chapel. Could this be a May Crowning? Undated. Photo #4.
A young woman of color stands with several other ladies all dressed in long gowns in the Sacred Heart Chapel. Seen behind is the statue of the Virgin Mary surrounded by flowers. Could this be a May Crowning? Undated. Photo #8.
Seven young women stand in front of what may be the stage of Mount St Mary's Academy, Burlington, Vermont. They all wear long wedding like gowns and each wears a veil. Could they be part of a May Crowning ceremony? Photo #1?
