Saint Ann Church Appraisal

The Ascension of Christ Postcard - Chuch of Saint Ann & the Holy Trinity

This is a vintage photographic postcard depicting the 'Ascension of Christ' stained glass window located at the Church of Saint Ann & the Holy Trinity in Brooklyn Heights, New York. The postcard features a high-contrast image showing the intricate Gothic Revival tracery and vibrant figurative glass panels against a saturated black background. The stained glass itself is the work of William Jay Bolton, dating back to the 1840s, known as some of the earliest figural stained glass made in the United States. The postcard is printed on a standard rectangular cardstock, likely from the mid-to-late 20th century based on color reproduction quality. Below the image, there is white Gothic-style typography identifying the subject matter and the specific church location. The card appears to be housed within a protected plastic sleeve of a photo album or archival book. Condition-wise, the visible portion of the card looks well-preserved with sharp edges and no obvious surface scuffs, though there is a slight glossy sheen indicating a coated paper finish. The craftsmanship of the original window is evident in the complex arrangement of apostles and celestial figures, which the postcard manages to capture with significant detail despite the scaled-down format.