I know a fair amount about the history of religion, but not a lot about the day to day practice of religion. I think this real photo post card is a photograph of a young boy who has just been confirmed in his church. At least that is what it was called in the church my mother made me attend before she realized that I was a hopeless case.
Stamped on the back, "LA PHOTOBROME 42, rue Van Osst-1-517.74 BRUXELLES." Brussels, Belgium, I assume.
Konfirmation would be protestant, around 14, he's too young.
ReplyDeleteBrüssel is mostly catholic (Roman), so I'd guess Erstkommunion, for kids around 7 - fits.