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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.496, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermin…
Soldiers' Homecoming Parade in South Manchester
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.496, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined

Soldiers' Homecoming Parade in South Manchester

Photographer (American, 1868 - 1936)
Dateabout 1918
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver emulsion on plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 1/16 × 3 1/8in. (10.3 × 7.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 9/16 × 3 3/8in. (11.6 × 8.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionView from above of a street in South Manchester during a parade celebrating the return of soldiers from World War I. Crowds line both sides of the street. Some people carry umbrellas. The Connecticut Business College and Packard's Pharmacy building, on the left, is decorated with bunting and American flags. Lines of soldiers in uniform march down the middle of the street and more approach from a distance. A church steeple is visible in the background.
Object number1988.133.496
NotesNegative of 1991.63.45.39 (photograph in album)
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