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Gift of Northeast Utilities, 1982.28.61  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Woman Putting Sunday Dinner in the Oven
Gift of Northeast Utilities, 1982.28.61 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Woman Putting Sunday Dinner in the Oven

Date1950
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 1/8 x 7in. (23.2 x 17.8cm) Sheet (height x width): 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Northeast Utilities
Object number1982.28.61
DescriptionA woman wearing a skirt and jacket suit and hat, holding gloves and a handbag stands next to an electric stove with the oven door open. She appears to be adjusting a dial on the stove. There is food on the rack in the oven including a roast, potatoes, a pie and a covered glass dish. The kitchen has cabinets and drawers in the background.
NotesSubject Note: The photograph was published in the June 1950 Illuminator, page 3, in an article promoting electric appliances. (Finlay 12/26/2013)
Status
Not on view