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Gift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman, 2007.24.647a  © 2008 The Connecticut His ...
Beatrice Fox Auerbach and Grandchildren with Christmas Decorations
Gift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman, 2007.24.647a © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Beatrice Fox Auerbach and Grandchildren with Christmas Decorations

Datebefore 1968
MediumPhotography; color photographs on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (individual image height x width): 3 1/2 x 4 1/2in. (8.9 x 11.4cm) Sheet (height x width): 8 1/2 x 11in. (21.6 x 27.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
Object number2007.24.647a-d
DescriptionSheet of photographs contains four separate images inside Beatrice Fox Auerbach's home at 1040 Prospect Avenue, Hartford.

2007.24.647a shows Beatrice Fox Auerbach seated on the floor in front of a Christmas tree. She is flanked by a boy and three girls, probably her grandchildren. Beatrice is holding a doll. There are wrapped presents on the far left. The boy is holding a long, opened box that may contain a game.

2007.24.647b shows a hallway decorated with a large Christmas tree and white and red poinsetta plants. Presents are under the tree. There is a chandelier in the center of the ceiling.

2007.24.647c shows a room with a sofa and chairs. Garland is hung above a painting. At the far left of the picture is the portrait of Gerson Fox.

2007.24.647d shows a room that may be the sunroom. It has doors leading outside, white furniture, including a sofa and two armchairs, and tables. There are Christmas decorations hanging from the ceiling and a large red poinsetta plant in the center of the image.
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