St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child

Subjects: Christianity Religious & Devotional Life
Card type: Printed photo
Date: c. 1907 (Golden Age)

Back of St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child, Miss L. M. Raynor, Kent, England, c. 1907 printed photo postcard — Back

About this subject

Black-and-white reproduction of a painting showing St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child on his shoulder while wading across a river, holding a tall staff. A decorative border surrounds the image.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pencil

Zermatt 21.6.24 This lovely picture of the Doges Palace at Venice & I thought you might like one We have had such a perfectly lovely holiday staying at M. Maggiore & Garda & then to Venice which was wonderful then a few days here, a delightful [illegible]. We leave home next Thursday we trust Matteoni is also in [illegible]

Addressed to

Miss L. M. Raynor

Avenue Rd., Bexley Heath, Kent, Angleterre

Postcard record

Condition	Good
Place addressed	Miss L. M. Raynor, Avenue Rd., Bexley Heath, Kent
Notes	Decorative border; monochrome reproduction of an old master painting; visible surface wear and staining. Postmark: [illegible] 2 ... 4.10. Divided-back Italian "Cartolina Postale" card with Swiss 20 Helvetia stamp; pencil message written from Zermatt; dealer pencil prices (1/2, 2.00) at top; light wear and creasing.

Cite this card

St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/st-christopher-carrying-the-christ-child. Accessed October 5, 2026.