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Museum purchase, 1995.36.541  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Lincoln’s Birthday Banquet. Griffin A. Stedman Camp S of V. Feb 12th, 1916
Museum purchase, 1995.36.541 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Lincoln’s Birthday Banquet. Griffin A. Stedman Camp S of V. Feb 12th, 1916

Photographer (American, 1877 - 1934)
Date1916
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1995.36.541
DescriptionMen wearing black suits pose for a picture in a banquet hall. They sit at long, set tables. Women appear standing against left and right rear walls. Three columns can be seen dividing the room. Lights hang from the ceiling. There are many pictures hanging on the walls including several portraits of men. Three fanned flags hang on the left rear wall above two of the three windows.
NotesSubject Note: The Griffin A. Stedman Post was a local association of the sons of Civil War Veterans.
Status
Not on view