The Blessing of the Animals Ceremony
Photographer
Ralph Looney
(1924 Lexington, Kentucky - 2000 Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Date1960
Mediumsilver negative
Dimensions2 3/16 × 2 3/16 in. (5.6 × 5.6 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Estate of Ralph and Clarabelle Looney
Object numberPA2006.021.354
DescriptionA woman in a floral shirt holds a Dachshund in her arms as she stands in the plaza in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico, during The Blessing of the Animals Ceremony at San Felipe de Neri Church. A young girl stands in front of the woman holding the dog. The girl stands with her arms across her waist and looks toward the camera. The dog is wearing a party hat on its head. More people are standing in the background.On View
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