Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Negative, Sheet Film |
Caption |
May Crowning |
Description |
Black & white sheet film negative of a photograph of unidentified girls dressed in white for May Crowning, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Winsted, MN. The girl who is queen is crowning a statuette of the Virgin Mary that is set on a table. Some of her attendants hold the queen's train. A priest and altar boy are in the background. Undated. May Crowning is a traditional Roman Catholic ritual held during the month of May. It is a solemn procession and at the close of the procession a statue of the Blessed Virgin is crowned with a garland or crown of flowers honoring Mary as "the Queen of May." There is a special honor attached to being chosen to crown the statue. |
Catalog Number |
2022-0022-134 |
Search Terms |
Girls Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Winsted, MN May Crowning Rites & ceremonies |
Subjects |
Girls Catholic churches Rites & ceremonies |