Gift of Heather Yale Gromko 2012.232.1 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Connie Trent and Captain Mitchell on the Dolly Madison

Date1965

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm) Sheet (height x width): 7 3/4 x 10in. (19.7 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Heather Yale Gromko

Object number2012.232.1

DescriptionA woman wearing a sleeveless blouse and a necklace presents a large stuffed animal, apparently an elephant, to a man wearing a uniform cap, shirt, necktie, and eyeglasses. They both are smiling. They stand on the deck of a boat with a canvas awning overhead. The sky is dark and it appears to be night.

Collections

G. Fox & Co.

NotesSubject Note: This photograph is part of a group taken on a cruise down the Connecticut River on the Dolly Madison on 5 June 1965. The cruise featured an "informal fashion show" modeled by the members of G. Fox and Co.'s Centinal Hill Teen Club and musical entertainment. (Finlay 3/31/2012)

Connie Trent was Youth Activities Director at G. Fox. Captain Mitchell was captain of the Dolly Madison.

Status

Not on view