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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2001.22.18, the Connecticut Historical Society.
Unidentified children near fence, October 1939
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2001.22.18, the Connecticut Historical Society.

Unidentified children near fence, October 1939

Original Owner (American, 1903 - 1994)
Photographer
DateOctober 1939
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/4 x 4 3/8in. (15.9 x 11.1cm) or smaller Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2001.22.18
DescriptionGroup portrait of children gathered in front of a fence. The fence appears to be guarding a porch or entrance to a residence. The faces of two of the children are mostly invisible, although one of the children is wearing glasses. Plants and other foliage are visible behind the fence.
Collections
NotesSubject Note: Similar photographs in the Fredi Washington collection feature black and white decorative bordering that notes "LA". Based on this, while the location is unknown, there is a chance the photograph was taken in Los Angeles, California. (Dixon 3/25/2020)




Status
Not on view
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