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Christmas Party, 1962

Date1962

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/2 x 6 5/8in. (11.4 x 16.8cm) Sheet (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of the YMCA of Greater Hartford

Object number2006.109.29-.35

DescriptionMen and women are eating and drinking coffee. Some are seated at tables with tablecloths, plates, cups and saucers, glasses, silverware, breadbaskets, and water pitchers. Some wear eyeglasses. Some are elderly. One woman and one man appear to be African-American. Waiters wear white jackets and hats. In one photograph a man is being dressed to look like Santa Claus; another photograph shows a row of four men in Santa Claus costumes and a waiter speaking into a microphone. An artificial Christmas tree is in the background.

Status

Not on view