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Gift of Elizabeth Abbe, 2013.78.2  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Group Photograph of Schoolchildren at the Henry C. Dwight School
Gift of Elizabeth Abbe, 2013.78.2 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Group Photograph of Schoolchildren at the Henry C. Dwight School

Date1920
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 x 6in. (10.2 x 15.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 x 6in. (10.2 x 15.2cm)
Mount (height x width): 7 x 9in. (17.8 x 22.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Abbe
DescriptionBoys and girls are seated at desks in the interior of a school room. Most children have their hands clasped in front of them. An American flag hangs on the wall.
Object number2013.78.2
InscribedOn recto, upper right, in blue ink, "Robert Abbe / First Row / Last Person"

On verso, in brown pencil, "H C D School April 1920"; in blue ink, "Henry C. Dwight School / April 1920 / (King tuts tomb found)"; lower right, in pencil, accession number
NotesSubject Note: The Henry C. Dwight School was located at 565 Wethersfield Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut. (Finlay 2/8/2014)
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