Christmas in Old Town Albuquerque
Date1967
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions3 3/8 × 4 3/8 in. (8.6 × 11.1 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker
Object numberPA2019.041.008
DescriptionLas Posadas procession through Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico. A night-time procession of people led by a performer as "Joseph", leading the burro, and Mary and Baby Jesus (both riding the burro). An unidentified man walks on the other side of the burro. Behind them, two boys wearing sombreros carry a wooden platform. They are followed by more people, some of whom are carrying lit candles and song sheets. The group is walking along the side of the Plaza in Old Town.On View
Not on view
ca. 1950
