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Object Name |
Negative, Sheet Film |
Caption |
May Crowning, Holy Trinity, Winsted, MN |
Description |
Black & white sheet film negative of a photograph of a recessional at May Crowning, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Winsted, MN. The girl who is queen is followed by attendants dressed in white who hold her train. The church is filled with worshipers. 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 |
2022-0022-138 |
Search Terms |
Girls Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Winsted, MN May Crowning Rites & ceremonies |
Subjects |
Girls Catholic churches Rites & ceremonies |