Hartford Circus Fire: Tent Fully Engulfed in Flames
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
DateJuly 6, 1944
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/4 x 4 1/2in. (8.3 x 11.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 4 3/4in. (8.9 x 12.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 4 3/4in. (8.9 x 12.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Craig Hotchkiss
DescriptionSpectators in the foreground have turned to look back as the circus tent collapses as it is engulfed in flames. What appears to be bleachers are visible at the left. The sky is filled with smoke and flames.
Object number2011.216.3
InscribedOn verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numberOn View
Not on view
July 6, 1944
July 6, 1944
July 6, 1944
July 6, 1944
July 6, 1944
July 6, 1944
July 6, 1944
July 6, 1944
July 6, 1944