Gift of Judith Libby, 2012.234.13 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Clambake, Melha Temple

PhotographerPhotographed by Gordon L. Ryder American

Date1944

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 5/8 x 7 3/4in. (24.4 x 19.7cm)
Sheet: 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Judith Libby

DescriptionA man is seated at a table infront of a plate of shellfish, presumably clams. He is wearing wire-rimmed eyeglasses, a white shirt and necktie, a bib or apron, and a fez with lettering that reads "MELHA / POTENTATE." Two bottles, either beer or soda bottles, a glass of water, a pitcher, and salt and pepper shakers are also on the table. Two additional men, both wearing similar hats, stand behind him.

Object number2012.234.13

MarkingsOn verso, stamped in red ink, "RICHARDS M. LIBBY / 138 Sheldon Street / Hartford, Conn."InscribedOn verso, in black ink, "William E. Grohe, Potentate Melha Temple '44 / Dr. George W. Gray [Melha Temple" Oriental Guide / Clambake Melha Temple / August 18th 1944"; lower right, in pencil, accession number

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