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Portrait of Margit SJODIN

Photography
Inventory number
2018.2.23.2.PH.OT.1951.SE
Author:
ACME Newspictures (American, 1923 - 1952)
Description
Press photography Margit SJODIN, "Queen of Light" aged 18, wearing the traditional crown of candles for Swedish Lucia Day on December 13. It was inspired by the Martyrdom of Santa Lucia in 204 A.D. and is a harbinger of the Swedish Christmas season. 
Material
Analog photography
Origin
December 12 1951 Stockholm, Sweden
Dimensions
Length : 16.8 cm
Height : 23 cm