The American Red Cross During World War
PhotographerPhotographed by
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Date1917-1918
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper mounted on cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/4 x 9 1/2in. (18.4 x 24.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 3/4 x 9 13/16in. (19.7 x 24.9cm)
Mount (height x width): 11 5/8 x 13 5/8in. (29.5 x 34.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 3/4 x 9 13/16in. (19.7 x 24.9cm)
Mount (height x width): 11 5/8 x 13 5/8in. (29.5 x 34.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionWomen sit and stand in an interior. Many are seated in wicker armchairs. Nearly all are knitting sweaters or scarves; some women at the left appear to be sewing. American flags hang from the ceiling. British and French flags hang in the background. Framed pictures are on the wall at the left. Patterned drapes are at the windows at the left. Electric lights are visible through transom windows at the right.
Object number2006.93.5
InscribedOn recto, in upper margin, in black ink, "The American Red Cross During World War."; in lower margin, in black ink, "Office Employees at The Stanley Works, as Red Cross workers, making sweaters, socks, etc., for World War men, offer office hours - 1917-1918."On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number.
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