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1993.37.6  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Mechanical drawing class, Hillyer Institute, Y.M.C.A., Hartford, ca. 1900.
1993.37.6 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Mechanical drawing class, Hillyer Institute, Y.M.C.A., Hartford, ca. 1900.

Photographer (American)
Dateabout 1900
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 13/16in. (19 x 25cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1993.37.6
DescriptionSeven young men and boys sit at tilt-top desks drawing with steel pens. Ink bottles and other drawing instruments are on the tops of the desks. Light bulbs with shades hang from the ceiling on wires.
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