Men and Boys at a Lecture at the Hillyer Institute
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateearly 20th century
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 3/8 x 9 3/8in. (18.7 x 23.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 7/8 x 9 7/8in. (20 x 25.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the YMCA of Greater Hartford
Object number2006.109.2
DescriptionMen and boys are seated in folding chairs in the interior of a room, listening to a speaker who is seated on a desk or table at the front of the room. Most boys wear sweaters and trousers; some wear jackets. Most men wear suits; some are elderly; some have mustaches. Electric light fixtures hang from the ceiling and an electric floor lamp is in a corner. A sign reads: "MESSAGES / OF MERIT / Indifference is a bad partner / to work with. / It drives away those good jobs / called Interest, Care, and Necessity."
NotesSubject Note: The Hillyer Institute was founded in 1893 to provide training for the young working men of Hartford. Originally part of the YMCA, it eventually became Hillyer College, a part of the University of Hartford. (Finlay 3/26/2011)Status
Not on view
2022 July 8
