Flood of 1936: Two men and a boy in front of L. L. Ensworth & Son
PhotographerPhotographed by
William Remington Bland
(American, 1891 - 1960)
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 6 3/4 x 4 15/16in. (17.1 x 12.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 3/4 x 4 15/16in. (17.1 x 12.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of William R. Bland and family
Object number2013.223.2
DescriptionTwo men wearing hats and jackets appear to carry a boy wearing a cap from the entrance of a brick building with a sign that reads "L. L. ENSWORTH & SON." The men are wading in floodwaters up to their knees.
NotesConstituent Note: According to the donor, these photographs were taken by his grandfather, William Remington Bland, a member of the Hartford Camera Club. However, it is possible that some of the photographs could have been taken by another club member. (Finlay 11/23/2013)Subject Note: L. L. Ensworth and Son was located at 340-350 Front Street. (Finlay 11/23/2013)
Status
Not on view
