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Gift of Theresa M. Battaglio, granddaughter of Charles F. Catania, 2020.24.7a, Connecticut Hist…
Charles F. Catania
Gift of Theresa M. Battaglio, granddaughter of Charles F. Catania, 2020.24.7a, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright

Charles F. Catania

Date1950-1954
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 4 × 6in. (10.2 × 15.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Theresa M. Battaglio, granddaughter of Charles F. Catania
DescriptionBlack and white copy photographs: (a) front of original photograph, Charles F. Catania in Naval service uniform kneeling on a sidewalk, (b) back of original photograph featuring a letter from Charles F. Catania to Alice, his sweetheart.
Object number2020.24.7a-b
Markings"DNP" on reverseInscribed(a) Handwritten on front of original photograph: "To Sweetheart/ & Princess"

(a) Handwritten in black ink on back: "Charles F. Catania,/ c. 1950-1954"

(b): Handwritten on back of original photograph: "Hello Honey,/ I just got some pictures/ I guess this is the Best. I'll/ take some in my white/ uniform & send it home./ By now. Be a good girl/ I Love you Darling & Miss You/ Bye Now./ With/ All My Love/ All My Life/ Yours/ Chuck"

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