Performances and Parties
PhotographerPhotographed by
Burton E. Moore Jr.
American, 1903 - 1989
PublisherPublished by
The Hartford Courant
American, founded 1764
DateProbably 1939
MediumPhotography; photomechanical prints on paper on cardboard mounts
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 11/16 x 7in. (9.3 x 17.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 11/16 x 7in. (9.3 x 17.8cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 11/16 x 7in. (9.3 x 17.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 11/16 x 7in. (9.3 x 17.8cm)
Mount (height x width): 3 11/16 x 7in. (9.3 x 17.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionSubjects include ballerina Alexandra Danilova in her dressing room, ballet dancers performing at the Bushnell Memorial, a "Bowl of Rice Party" held at the Far East Garden to raise money for Chinese war sufferers, and the Mark Twain Masquers performing a scene from the play "Bachelor Born."
Part of the John S. Craig Collection.
Part of the John S. Craig Collection.
Object number2012.536.716-.719
NotesDate Note: Burton C. Moore's photograph of the "Bowl of Rice" party was published in the Hartford Courant on November 19, 1939. The other stereo views were probably published about the same date.Subject Note: "Bowl of Rice" parties to raise money for civilian casualties of the Japanese invasion of China were popular during the late 1930s. The parties were usually held at Chinese restaurants and the proceeds went to help the war victims. "Bachelor Born," a play by Ian Hay, was presented by the Mark Twain Masquers at the Avery Memorial in December 1939. Alexandra Danilova and the Ballet Russes performed at the Bushnell Memorial several times during the 1930s, including November 1939.
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