Parade on its Way to the State Capitol, corner of Trinity Street and Elm Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1884-1898
MediumPhotography; albumen print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 6 5/16 x 8 11/16in. (16 x 22cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum collection
Object number2000.209.19
DescriptionCrowd of men women and children line the sidewalks and curbs and stand on the grass in Bushnell Park in the background. Some women use umbrellas as parasols. Horse-drawn carriages are in the right foreground. A wicker baby carriage is in the right background. The parade includes a military unit carrying an American flag and another flag in the foreground and a band in the background. Musicians play horns, a drum and other instruments. The large building with towers and dormers in the background is Hartford Public High School. Some of the trees in the park appear to be elms.
Status
Not on view
