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1993.37.31  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Mathematics class, Hillyer Institute, Y.M.C.A., Hartford, 1909-1910.
1993.37.31 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Mathematics class, Hillyer Institute, Y.M.C.A., Hartford, 1909-1910.

Photographer (German-American, born 1862)
Date1909-1910
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 7/8 x 9 7/16in. (20 x 24cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1993.37.31
DescriptionBoys and men sit at desks and in chairs with broad right arms, reading and writing. A bald man with a mustache in the back row wears eyeglasses. All wear suits. A man standing by one of the students is probably the teacher. Electric light bulbs with shades hang from the ceiling on wires. A chandelier also holds electric light bulbs.
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. Label with the title appears to cover photographer's blind stamp.
Status
Not on view