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This unidentified Dutch Catholic boy was photographed in 1942 during the German occupation. The boy seems to be about 10 or 11 years old. We know that the family was Catholic but little else, which may explain the conservatism of the dark single-breasted suit with black long stockings. A somewhat unusual feature is the white necktie, hard to see when worn with a white shirt, and so long that it covers part of the upper section of the short trousers. It also looks as though the tie is very loosely tied because of a gap at the collar. I wonder if the white neck tie has some connection with the church--possibly first communion, although there is no sleeve bow or special candle, and the lad seems a bit too old for first communion at the age of eleven or so. The white tie may be simply a feature of formality, but he looks dressed up for church or for some other event like a family photo.
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