They Trimmed the Tree on Christmas Eve
PhotographerPhotographed by
Edward Saxe
American, died 1975
Date1956
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 3/16 x 9in. (18.3 x 22.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Northeast Utilities
DescriptionIn the interior of a living room, a man, woman, boy, and girl hang decorations on an evergreen tree. The boy, who is wearing a plaid shirt, is holding a glass ornament. The girl is wearing a striped jersey. Additional ornaments and electric lights are on the tree. Windows with organdy curtains are at the left and right.
Object number1982.28.48
InscribedOn verso, in blue ink, "They trimmed the tree on Christmas Eve / Illum[inator] Dec '56 pgs 2-3"; lower right, in pencil, "R187"; accession numberOn View
Not on view
