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Hartford Circus Fire: Following Collapse of the Tent
Hartford Circus Fire: Following Collapse of the Tent

Hartford Circus Fire: Following Collapse of the Tent

DateJuly 6, 1944
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/4 x 4 3/8in. (8.3 x 11.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 1/2 x 4 5/8in. (8.9 x 11.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Craig Hotchkiss
DescriptionFlames and smoke fill the sky. Flaming canvas appears to be lying on bleachers at the left. Canvas at the right may be part of an entrance marquee. Spectators in the foreground include two men in army uniforms. Circus wagon #201 is next to the burning tent.
Object number2011.216.4
InscribedOn verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number
On View
Not on view