1953 Press Photo Picture of Madonna & Child in downtown Rome during Marian Year.

Rome: A Madonna Of The Wall -- While her little brother arranges flowers at the base of the wall, a young girl stands praying under a picture of the Madonna and Child, in downtown Rome. The Madonna is being specially venerated during this new "Marian Year," opened on December 8th by Pope Pius XII, and Roman Catholics show their devotion by placing flowers or votive hearts near the Madonna's images. Marian Year

Photo is dated 1953.

Photo measures 7.25 x 9 inches.