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Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.170 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Men Dressed as Native Americans in Parade during Bulkeley Bridge Celebration
Gift of Mrs. Byard Williams, 1988.133.170 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Men Dressed as Native Americans in Parade during Bulkeley Bridge Celebration

PhotographerPhotographed by Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr. American, 1868 - 1936
Date1908
MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 x 5in. (10.2 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
DescriptionMen wearing fringed shirts, leggings, and headdresses march on a paved street in front of what appears to be a reviewing stand. Other spectators crowd the sidewalks. Some people in the foreground hold small American flags. Pennants fly overhead.
Object number1988.133.170
InscribedOn paper envelope, in pencil, "1988-133-170 / Parade celebrating the opening of / the Hartford (Bulkeley) Bridge, c. 1908 / men dressed as Native Americans" "negative of ' 1988-175-8.41"
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