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2007.24.283
Auerbach and Koopman Family
2007.24.283

Auerbach and Koopman Family

Photographer (American)
Date1915-1979
MediumPhotography; silver gelatin prints on paper, on paper on card
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 8 1/8 x 10in. (20.6 x 25.4cm) and smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
Object number2007.24.280-.284
DescriptionMembers of the Auerbach and Koopman families.

2007.24.280 shows a man, George S. Auerbach, in New York City, standing in a suit and hat with his coat over his arm.

2007.24.281 shows a man, George S. Auerbach, in a suit with one hand in his pocket standing in front of a wooden structure.

2007.24.282 shows a 3/4 length portrait of a man, George S. Auerbach, in a suit and wearing glasses.

2007.24.283 shows a bust-length portrait of a woman, Beatrice Fox Auerbach, wearing a pearl necklace and pearl earrings.

2007.24.284 shows a woman, Anni Albers, in a wheelchair dressed in an academic gown receiving an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Hartford. Handing her the degree is a man, Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, the president of the university, who is standing behind a podium and also wears an academic gown. A man, Dr. David Komisar, stands behind Ms. Albers and a woman, Georgette Auerbach Koopman, stands at the far right of the photograph, both of whom are wearing academic gowns. Mrs. Koopman also wears sunglasses. In the background are men and women clapping, many of whom are also wearing academic gowns. On the building behind them is a partially visible sign for the University of Hartford.
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