Priest Holding a Baby
Object NamePhotograph
Historic Owner
James J. Tritten
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
DateMay 14, 1972
PeriodCold War
MediumTIFF
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of James John Tritten. P2023.04.01
Object numberP2023.04.01
DescriptionPhotograph, Color; Personal square image of a baptism or christening on board USS Intrepid. The ship's Catholic chaplain is holding a baby in a baptismal or christening outfit. The priest is wearing a gray and white robe and black and white clerical collar. There is another man in the background wearing glasses. The baby has light skin and dark hair, and her eyes are closed. The priest has light skin and medium hair and is smiling and looking off camera. They are standing in a ship space, likely Intrepid's chapel, with some furniture visible behind them. There is a white border around the image and "72" is printed on edge in green ink.Back has "Father Francis J. Gill // Kimberly Tritten // Baptism // 14 May 1972 // USS Intrepid // Chapel" handwritten in black ink.
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