Flood of 1936: Man with a Broom and a Hand Pump
PhotographerPhotographed by
William Remington Bland
(American, 1891 - 1960)
Date1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 3/4 x 4 7/8in. (17.1 x 12.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 3/4 x 4 7/8in. (17.1 x 12.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of William R. Bland and family
Object number2013.223.7
DescriptionA man wearing a jacket with a zipper and a hat is using what appears to be a broom to operate a pump from which water pours into a flooded street. A second man, wearing an overcoat, stands in the doorway of a brick building at the right with one hand on the broom.
NotesConstituent Note: According to the donor, these photographs were taken by his grandfather, William Remington Bland, a member of the Hartford County Camera Club. However, it is possible that some of the photographs could have been taken by another club member. (Finlay 11/23/2013)Status
Not on view
