The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2001.22.106, the Connecticut Historical Society.

Images(2)

Group of adults sitting on beach, May 13, 1937

SubjectPortrait of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. (American, 1908 - 1972)

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Fredi Washington (American, 1903 - 1994)

PhotographerPhotographed by Unknown

DateMay 13, 1937

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 number2001.22.106

DescriptionImage of group of adults gathered on the beach. The man in the foreground wears a white shirt with matching shorts, socks, sneakers and hat. The woman next to him wears a light-colored dress with headband. The woman holds a fan or similar object in her right hand. The woman in the center of the photo wears a multi-colored swim suit with headband and dark sunglasses. The men to the right of the photograph are both shirtless. Other beach visitors are visible in the far background beyond the group.

Collections

Fredi Washington Collection

NotesSubject Note: While none of the individuals are identified in this photograph, visual observation suggests two of the subjects are Isabel Washington Powell and her husband Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., pictured in the far right corner of the photograph. (Dixon 3/30/2020)

Status

Not on view