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Museum purchase, 1995.36.1611  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Man Reading a Newspaper
Museum purchase, 1995.36.1611 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Man Reading a Newspaper

Photographer (American, 1877 - 1934)
Date1916-1927
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 5 x 7in. (12.7 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1995.36.1611
DescriptionA man sits on a chair inside a sitting room or parlor looking at a newspaper which holds in both hands. He is wearing a shirt and necktie and has a pipe in his mouth. Throw pillows and a book are on a sofa or daybed at the right. One of the pillows says "Lake Placid" on it. A large lamp with a fringed lampshade is on a table at the left. Framed pictures and patterned wallpaper are on the walls.
Status
Not on view