Miscellaneous Sports and Activities
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date20th century
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper, all on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 7 11/16 x 9 13/16in. (19.5 x 24.9cm) and smaller
Sheet (height x width ): 7 11/16 x 9 13/16in. (19.5 x 24.9cm) and smaller
Mount (height x width ): 11 7/16 x 13 3/8in. (29.1 x 34cm) and smaller
Sheet (height x width ): 7 11/16 x 9 13/16in. (19.5 x 24.9cm) and smaller
Mount (height x width ): 11 7/16 x 13 3/8in. (29.1 x 34cm) and smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the estate of Amy Tatro
DescriptionStudio and amateur photographs of unknown men who are either engaged in a sport or recreational activity or who are posing with sporting equipment. In one of these photographs, eleven unknown men in uniform are posing with hockey sticks, pucks, gloves, ice skates, and goalie equipment. In other photographs, several unknown men are standing outdoors wearing long coats, scarves, and boots. In one of these outdoor shots, some of the men are holding hockey sticks. Other photographs show unknown men riding bicycles. These men are wearing knee-length pants, long socks, and hats.
Object number2006.49.174-.178
MarkingsOn recto of 2006.49.175, approximately 2 3/4 inches over from the left hand margin and approximately 2 inches up from the bottom margin of the photograph, in black ink, is an "X";On recto of 2006.49.176, in the lower left corner, in black ink is a horizontal line, approximately 1 inch in length. To the right of this line, also in black ink, is an "X".InscribedOn recto of 2006.49.174, centered in upper margin of mount, in black ink "1921-1922. -";
On verso of 2006.49.175, upper center, in black ink "March 17 - 1922."; directly under this date, also in black ink, is a design;
On verso of 2006.49.176, upper center, in black ink "March 17 - 1922."; underneath this date, also in black ink, is a design;
On verso of 2006.49.178, lower left corner, in pencil "11 X 11"; this written measurement is underlined in pencil;
On verso of each photograph, in lower right corner, written with either pencil or white pencil, is the accession number.
NotesSubject Note; Most of these photographs are of hockey players. In other albums, such as 2006.49.2, there are formal studio portraits of hockey players. It is possible that Alexander Tatro had played hockey as a hobby.
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