Ciriaco Capobianco During World War II
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1942-1945
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper; cyanotype on paper, some mounted on lined writing paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 3/8in. (19.1 x 23.8cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
Object number2005.180.6.1-.25
DescriptionFormal and informal portraits depict men in naval uniforms and other military uniforms. Some depict pilots and airplanes. Some men appear to be African-American. Some show men and women posed in what appears to be a bar. One photograph shows men posing with a USO performer. Two photographs show men wearing towels talking on the telephone.
NotesThe Gennaro J. Capobianco Collection consists of material relating to the history of Italian-Americans in the Hartford area, and includes: documents and manuscript items; pamphlets, bound books, and other printed materials; photograph album, unmounted photographs and postcards; posters; cassette recordings; medical equipment; plaques, statue, furniture, hat; newspaper clipping and genealogical materials.Status
Not on view
1948-1958
