Stratford Theater and Stratford Festival Theater
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1962
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2006.93.305-.314
DescriptionThe Stratford Theatre, a brick, colonial revival style movie theater, has banners that read: "Comfortably / AIR / CONDITIONED". Street signs read: "ONE / HOUR / PARKING". A utility pole is at the left. Television antennas, an electric light pole, and an elevated highway are visible in a rear view of the building. Other photographs show the Stratford Festival Theatre, home of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Some photographs include American, British, Greek, and French flags. One photograph includes a bas-relief portrait of William Shakespeare and hanging plants in baskets. Signs read: "NO / PARKING / FIRE / ZONE" "ABOX OFFICE" and "ENTRANCE / AROUND / CORNER." Some photographs include a bus with a sign that reads: "CONNECTICUT SPECIAL".
Status
Not on view
mid 20th century
