World War II, the Marine Bowl, Hawaii

PhotographerPhotographed by Peter Kostecki American, 1923 - 2013

Date1941-1945

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 1 7/8 x 2 7/8in. (4.8 x 7.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 2 1/8 x 3 1/8in. (5.4 x 7.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Peter Kostecki

DescriptionAn outdoor stage with wall on three sides and a roof. Another stage appears to extend off the side and the front of the main stage. A sign at the top reads: "Marine Bowl". There are five men in military uniforms standing on the stage. In the background are palm trees and what appear to be large tents.

Object number2001.101.6

InscribedOn verso, accession number inscribed in pencil at bottom.NotesHistorical Note: Peter Kostecki took this photograph in the Pacific Theatre during his service in the United States Army during World War II. A note on the donor sheet identifies this picture as Marine Bowl, Hawaii.

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