Hartford Circus Fire: Animal Cages, Bleachers in Background
PhotographerPhotographed by
Ralph L. Emerson
DateJuly 6, 1944
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 15/16 x 7in. (20.2 x 17.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 1/4 x 10in. (21 x 25.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 1/4 x 10in. (21 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of The Discovery Museum
DescriptionMen and boys stand in a grassy area in front of a circus wagon containing animal cages. A sign on the left cage reads: "CASSOWARY." The wagon is decorated with scrollwork. A banner is at the upper right. One man appears to be wearing a military uniform. Others wear shirts, t-shirts, and pants. Bleachers are dimly visible through smoke in the background.
Object number2003.108.4
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