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1993.37.28  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Boys in Y.M.C.A. summer school, Hartford, ca. 1900.
1993.37.28 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Boys in Y.M.C.A. summer school, Hartford, ca. 1900.

Dateabout 1900
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 7/8 x 9 13/16in. (20 x 25cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1993.37.28
DescriptionBoys wearing knickers are seated at desks, reading and writing. Books are piled on each student's desk. A man, probably the teacher, stands beside one desk. Three oil paintings in ornate frames hang from a molding on wires. A chandelier at the left side of the room holds both electric light bulbs and candles.
NotesSubject Note: The Hillyer Institute was the Educational Department of the Hartford YMCA. The YMCA was located at 315-323 Pearl Street, at the corner of Jewell Street.
Status
Not on view