Museum purchase, 2006.93.330. © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Westport Country Playhouse

Date1962

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/2 x 6 1/2in. (11.4 x 16.5cm) Sheet (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund

Object number2006.93.321-.331

DescriptionTheater occupies a red barn-like building with barn doors, window boxes, porches, exterior staircases, and louvers for ventilation. Air conditioners are in some windows. Floodlights and other electric lights appear in some photographs. Vines grow on porches. Flower plants in gardens include yuccas. Some photographs include automobiles. Signs read: "WESTPORT / COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE / BUSINESS OFFICE" "BOX OFFICE / AT FRONT / CORNER OF / THEATRE BUILDING."

NotesSubject Note: The Westport Country Playhouse opened in 1931 and is still (2007) in operation.

Status

Not on view