Priest Holding a Baby

Object NamePhotograph

Association 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 Susan Tritten Marchetti. P2023.08.03

Object numberP2023.08.03

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 “A Kodak Paper” printed in black ink repeating.

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