Sword Fight Outside of the Society for Savings, Asylum Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Wayne Fleming
(American)
Date1978
MediumPhotography; color slide on plastic in cardboard mount
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Robert Gregson
DescriptionSlide depicting two performers dueling with swords in the plaza at the Society for Savings Asylum Street entrance during a Thursday is a Work of Art event. They are wearing tights, tunics, and hats. Several people are sitting on the steps behind them, watching.
Object number2015.99.2.40
CopyrightCopyright held by the Connecticut Historical Society. See object file for copyright transfer forms.
NotesSubject note: These performers may not be part of Thursday is a Work of Art. In Bob Gregson's article, "When Artists Owned Hartford's Streets," (Connecticut Explored, Winter 2004/2005), there is a photo of the two men sword fighting, and the caption says, "Occasionally performers not connected to Sidewalk got involved in the spirit of event. This sword fight appeared out of nowhere."On View
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