Gift of the estate of M. Allen Swift, 2006.91.35 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

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Gift of the estate of M. Allen Swift, 2006.91.36 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Majeska Family

Date1924-1953

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 5/8 x 9 1/2in. (19.4 x 24.1cm) or smaller Sheet (height x width): 8 1/4 x 10in. (21 x 25.4cm) or smaller

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the estate of M. Allen Swift

Object number2006.91.35-.38

DescriptionInformal portraits of members of the family of Michael and Amelia (or Emilia) Majeska. Children include Fred, Elsie, William, Ruth, Eric, and Anna. In one photograph, Ruth and Elsie are riding a pony. In another, Ruth is shown wearing a bathing suit and bathing cap.

NotesSubject Note: According to Ancestry Library, Michael Majeska was born in Russia about 1889. His wife Emilia was born in Poland. The couple immigrated to the United States about 1906. (Finlay 2/10.2009)

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