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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2006.93.214  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Strand Theater and Surrounding Stores, Hartford
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2006.93.214 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Strand Theater and Surrounding Stores, Hartford

Date1970
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm) Sheet (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2006.93.214
DescriptionThe buildings in a brick commercial block, including a motion picture theater, line a city street. Signs read " Lederman FABRICS" "SLIP COVERS & DRAPES MADE TO ORDER" "MEN'S CLOTHING & SPORTS WEAR" "Battey's Shoes" "Frazier / /STUDIOS / COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY". The theater marquee reads "STRAND" "BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES / PLUS "THE GAMES" COLOR - RATED G". Merchandise is visible in store windows. A shrub in a concrete planter is at the left. A woman is walking along the sidewalk at the right. Another woman, wearing slacks, stands at the far right.
Status
Not on view