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Gift of Kathy Swift, 2014.31.1  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Irene Beauty Academy - Class 1940
Gift of Kathy Swift, 2014.31.1 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Irene Beauty Academy - Class 1940

PhotographerPhotographed by Rogers Studio American, active 1940
Date1940
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 3/16 x 9 1/8in. (18.3 x 23.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 7/8 x 9 3/4in. (20 x 24.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Kathy Swift
DescriptionYoung women in evening gowns pose for a formal group portrait. One young woman seated in the foreground wears a short street-length dress and high-heeled shoes. One young man stands in the back row. Some women wear floral corsages. A fire extinguisher is on the wall in the left background. Drapery hangs at windows with stained glass panels above.
Object number2014.31.1
InscribedOn recto, lower center, in emulsion, "IRENE BEAUTY ACADEMY - CLASS 1940"

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession number
On View
Not on view
1964.42.1.24  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Rogers Studio
about 1915
Gift of Kathy Swift, 2014.31.5  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Unknown
about 1925
Gift of Edith Cowles Poor, 2008.38.56  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Henry Rocher
1870-1930
Gift of John Gambell, 2005.181.86  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Motion Picture Portait Studio
about 1925
2003.182.122
Joseph A. Vitkus
1940-1970
Gift of Mrs. Harold Wilson Rogers, 1978.30.3 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Frances Rogers
probably 1830