The Daughters of Queen Marguerite's Ball at Hotel Bond in Hartford, 1948

Date1948

MediumPhotography; toned gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 x 18 15/16in. (27.9 x 48.1cm) Sheet (height x width): 12 x 19 7/8in. (30.5 x 50.5cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Paul J. Volpe

Object number2002.36.0

DescriptionA large group of men and women stand in the interior of a ballroom. Some women wear floral corsages on their dresses. Men wear suits or tuxedos and neckties. Some wear eyeglasses. Some women wear jewelry. One man holds a bottle, probably a wine bottle. Tables with tablecloths line the walls at left and right. Patterned drapes are at the windows. Electric lights are between the windows. A band is on a stage at the back of the room. Musicians play musical instruments including a grand piano, a saxophone, and drums.

NotesSubject Note: Thus far, it has not been possible to identify the Daughters of Queen Marguerite. It seems likely that they were members of a society of women of foreign descent, possibly Italian, French, or French Canadian. (Finlay 3/12/2002)

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