Beach and Water Scenes
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date20th century
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper, some contained in a photo book; color photographs on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3 x 5 1/4in. (7.6 x 13.3cm) and smaller
Sheet (height x width ): 3 1/2 x 5 3/4in. (8.9 x 14.6cm) and smaller
Other (Photobook (height x width; unopened)): 2 7/8 x 5 1/2in. (7.3 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the estate of Amy Tatro
Object number2006.49.151-.173.1-.7
DescriptionMiscellaneous amateur photographs of men, women, and children at the beach, at a lake, or near water. The individuals are seen playing in the water, standing in the water, posing on rocks, posing on docks, sitting in beach chairs or on blankets, and leaning against walls. In some of these photographs, the individuals are posing for the camera, while other photographs capture candid shots. Many of the individuals in these photographs are wearing bathing suits, swimming trunks, and swimming caps. In other photographs, unknown women are wearing dresses, skirts, shorts, sweaters, hats, and sunglasses. In some, unknown men are dressed in suit jackets, pants, sweaters, knee-length pants, baseball hats, and sunglasses. Included within this group is a photo book which contains photographs of an unknown man sitting on rocks at the beach, an unknown house, and a boating dock.
Status
Not on view
