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Gift of Trice D. Mortensen, 2002.87.225  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Police Benefit
Gift of Trice D. Mortensen, 2002.87.225 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Police Benefit

Subject (American, 1903 - 1990)
Date1950-1960
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm) Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10 1/16in. (20.3 x 25.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Trice D. Mortensen
Object number2002.87.225-.227
DescriptionWilliam H. Mortensen posing with a group of children and a police officer in uniform. They are shown outdoors and indoors on a stage, with seats are visible in the foreground. Some of the group wear hats. A woman is dressed up in costume, possibly as an ice skater. Most of the children are dressed in winter coats and hold small wrapped packages. One girl holds an umbrella.
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Status
Not on view