Decorating graves, Zion Hill Cemetery, May 30, 1912
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1912
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 3/4 x 6 11/16in. (12 x 17cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2000.201.46
DescriptionGirls and boys place American flags and baskets of flowers on graves, apparently of war veterans, with identical white marble gravestones. Some metal holders already have flags in them. Girls wear short dresses and black stockings. One girl wears a sweater and a large hat with artificial flowers on it. Boys wear caps and knickers. Two young men in military [?] uniforms, one with medals, stand in the background.
NotesSubject Note: Zion Hill Cemetery is at the junction of Zion Street and Ward Street.Status
Not on view
