Antique Cabinet Card J P Koernes Brothers Boys First Communion Suit Sheboygan WI

Antique Cabinet Card J P Koernes Brothers Boys First Communion Suit Sheboygan WI

This antique cabinet card features a young boy posing in his formal First Communion suit, captured by the J P Koernes Brothers studio. The subject stands with solemn poise, typical of the studio portraiture traditions found in Sheboygan, WI, during the late nineteenth century.

The crisp details of the tailoring highlight the era's sartorial standards for religious milestones. Collectors of Wisconsin photography will appreciate this piece as a prime example of the Koernes Brothers' work, documenting the cultural heritage of a Sheboygan family.

A remarkable window into a young boy's First Communion in historic Sheboygan.