Poseidons Skin Diving Club
PhotographerPhotographed by
Jackman
Date1960
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 3/4 x 5 1/4in. (12.1 x 13.3cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 4 7/8 x 5 3/8in. (12.4 x 13.7cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2006.93.3-.4
DescriptionMen and women pose in bathing suits, wet suits, face masks, and scuba diving gear, including air tanks, belts, and hoses. One man is wearing a wrist watch. One group of people are in the water with additional people on a dock in the background. The other group is on land, with trees in the background.
NotesConstituent Note: Jackman is identified as the photographer in the captions to the photographs in The Bristol Press.Subject Note: The photographs were published in The Bristol Press on September 14, 1960. Club members in 2006.93.3 are identified as Truman Alderman, Dale Benson, Ed Flynn, Dick Denney, Arlene Kerr, and Dr. Irwin Becker (back row, left to right); and Roger GEckler, Ray Carpenter, Lee Turner, and Bunney Benson (front row, left to right). Club members in 2006.93.4 are identifed as Dave Tessman, Lee Turner, and Dr. Irwin Becker.
According to the article, Poseidons Skin Diving Club was founded in 1959 in Bristol. The club met at least once a month for dives in fresh and salt water. Lake Garda and West Hill Lake were favorite local diving spots.
Status
Not on view
2022 February 26
