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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
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.
Object number2007.24.647a-d
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