Christmas Tree with Toys
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Manchester Herald
American, 1991
PhotographerPhotographed by
Joseph G. Saternis
American
Date1965
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 1/4 x 7 1/4in. (23.5 x 18.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 1/2 x 7 1/2in. (24.1 x 19.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 1/2 x 7 1/2in. (24.1 x 19.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionWrapped Christmas packages and dolls are grouped around a large artificial Christmas tree densely decorated with balls. Some dolls appear to be African-American. A tripod holding an explanatory sign is in the right background. A crowd of spectators wearing winter clothing is visible in the darkness. The Christmas lights of Constitution Plaza are visible through the large glass windows.
Object number1992.54.3
MarkingsOn verso, stamped in black ink, "DEC 17 1965"InscribedOn verso, upper left, in pencil, "Constitution Plaza? Christmas decorations"; lower right, in pencil, "Phoenix Ins. Co.", accession numberNotesSubject Note: This tree was part of the 1965 Christmas display at the Phoenix Insurance Company, located on Constitution Plaza. (Finlay 2/17/2012)On View
Not on view
