Harry Truman and Mrs. Charles B. Gilbert of Norwich, 1945.
Date1945
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 6in. (19.1 x 15.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 1/2 x 6 5/8in. (21.6 x 16.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 1/2 x 6 5/8in. (21.6 x 16.8cm)
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionA woman pins a poppy on the lapel of a man. She wears a hat, fur jacket, and a pearl necklace. The man wears a suit, necktie, and eyeglasses. Both are smiling.
Object number2006.93.13
MarkingsOn verso, stamped in purple ink, "INTERNATIONAL NEWS PHOTO...."; label attached to verso, mimeographed in purple ink, "SOUNDPHTO [sic]....SOUNGPHOTO [sic]....INTERNATIONAL NEWS PHOTOS... / POPPY FOR PREXY / WASHINGTON, D.C.... SMILING PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN / TAKES TIME OUT.... TO / ACCEPT A BUDDY POPPY FROM MRS. CHARLES S. GILBERT....PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY OF NORWICH, CONN."InscribedOn verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number
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