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Navy Ball, State Armory, October 23 1948
Navy Ball, State Armory, October 23 1948

Navy Ball, State Armory, October 23 1948

Date1948
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 3/8 x 18 9/16in. (28.9 x 47.1cm) Sheet (height x width): 12 x 20 1/4in. (30.5 x 51.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Jean Kiesow
Object number2002.113.0
DescriptionA large group of men and women stand in a large interior space, identified in the inscription as the Connecticut State Armory. Most of the men wear naval uniforms; a few wear suits or tuxedos. The women wear evening gowns, including strapless evening gowns. Some wear floral corsages. Many wear jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and wrist watches. Most hold purses. Some men and women wear eyeglasses. One man and one woman are waving. Harold Walter Kiesow and Marion Elliott Kiesow are in the left background.
Status
Not on view