John J. McMahon with Presentation Drawings
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
SubjectPortrait of
John J. McMahon
American, 1875 - 1958
Date1957
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/16 x 9 3/8in. (17.9 x 23.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 1/8 x 10in. (20.6 x 25.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 1/8 x 10in. (20.6 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Paul R. McMahon, Jr.
DescriptionAn elderly man is seated in an interior. He holds a presentation drawing with a label that reads, in part, "St. Luke's Church." Other architectural drawings and photographs are on a table in front of him. A second large presentation drawing is at the left.
Object number2006.51.4
InscribedOn verso, center, in pencil, "John J. McMahon, Architect / Photo taken Jan. 18, 1957 / @ 187 Barker St. Hartford / (Pointing to St. Luke Rectory, Eaton St, Htfd - / one of his last projects) / (St Augustine Rectory at left)"; lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesMaker Note: According to the inscription on the back of another copy of the same photograph, this photograph was taken "By Catholic Transcript photographer for / article that featured J.J. McM. the following week."On View
Not on view
2020 March 22
