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The Blessing of the Animals Ceremony
The Blessing of the Animals Ceremony
The Blessing of the Animals Ceremony

The Blessing of the Animals Ceremony

Photographer (1924 Lexington, Kentucky - 2000 Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Date1960
Mediumsilver negative
Dimensions2 1/4 × 2 3/16 in. (5.6 × 5.6 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Estate of Ralph and Clarabelle Looney
Object numberPA2006.021.355
DescriptionA young girl pets a white lamb in the middle of a crowd at the plaza in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico, during The Blessing of the Animals Ceremony at San Felipe de Neri Church. The little girl wears a cardigan sweater and pants as she pets the lamb. The lamb is standing and looking toward the camera. Adults and older children are standing in the background.
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