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Gift of the estate of M. Allen Swift, 2006.91.4.1  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Richard P. Swift. A Study in Pose & Expression
Gift of the estate of M. Allen Swift, 2006.91.4.1 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Richard P. Swift. A Study in Pose & Expression

PhotographerPhotographed by Reuben Schaller American, 1910 - 1977
Dateabout 1955
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper in paper folder
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 2 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (6.4 x 8.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 2 1/2 x 3 1/2in. (6.4 x 8.9cm)
Other (folder height x width): 5 x 3 1/2in. (12.7 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the estate of M. Allen Swift
DescriptionBaby pictures of Richard P. Swift are presented in an accordian fold in a paper folder. Richard K. Swift is shown as an infant sitting in a high chair, lying on his stomach, and seated on a flat surface. He is smiling in most of the photographs.
Object number2006.91.4.1-.6
InscribedOn front cover of folder, printed in black ink, "RICHARD P. SWIFT / A Study / in / Pose & Expression / by R. Schaller / Photographer of Children / 364 Blue Hills Avenue / Hartford, Connecticut / Telephone 2-4769"

On back cover, lower right, in pencil, accession number. On verso of each photograph, lower right, in pencil, accession numbers
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