Vtg 1920s Creepy Catholic Girl Communion Confirmation Photo St Louis L Motz For Sale

Condition:

Pre-owned. The photo is in excellent condition and remains securely mounted in its original textured paper folder. The folder has light shelf wear and a pencil inscription on the inside flap that reads "Probably confirmation maybe 8 or 9 Overview:

For sale is a hauntingly beautiful vintage studio portrait of a young girl, likely taken for her First Holy Communion or Confirmation. The girl is dressed in a traditional long white pleated gown with a floral headpiece and a long veil. She is holding a large, ornate ceremonial candle and a small prayer book.

Key Details:

• Studio: The L. Motz Studio (5409 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO).

• Era: Circa 1920s.

• Format: Original silver gelatin print mounted in a decorative trifold heavy paper folder.

• Subject: Religious ceremony (Communion or Confirmation).

• Vibe: Atmospheric, eerie, and quintessential "creepy kid" antique photography. Great for dark academia decor, oddities collections, or genealogy research.

Measurements:

• Folder: Approximately 10" x 6" (when closed).

• Photo: Approximately 6" x 3.5".