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Gift of the Jewish Historical Society, 2002.89.1  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Ella Grasso
Gift of the Jewish Historical Society, 2002.89.1 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Ella Grasso

SubjectPortrait of Ella Grasso American, 1919 - 1981
Date1975
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/8 x 4 1/2in. (15.6 x 11.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Jewish Historical Society
DescriptionBust-length portrait of a woman wearing a blouse and jacket, and two necklaces.
Object number2002.89.1
InscribedOn verso, along side, in ink, "Photographs/people/Grasso, Ella"; at center in pencil, "Ella / Grasso / Nov. 1975".
Several other inscriptions in black and red grease pencil, probably notations for printing of the photograph. Stamped in black ink: "Jewish Ledger".
NotesSubject Note: Ella Grasso was the Governor of Connecticut from 1975-1980.
On View
Not on view
Ella Grasso
Ella Grasso
1975
Gift of Lynn Ferrari, 2017.86.65, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright, Copyright held …
Ella Grasso
1975
Gift of Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame, 2023.51.2, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History …
Ella Grasso
1976
Gift of Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame, 2023.51.3a-c, Connecticut Museum of Culture and Histo…
Ella Grasso
c. 1977-1981
Museum purchase, 1999.16.69  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
R. W. Mannion
1974-1980
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2002.102.5  © 2002 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
Unknown
1960-1974
Wedding Party
Joseph A. Vitkus
about 1935
Ella Clarinda Pitkin
Bolton Studio
1888-1900
Gift of John Heckman, 2003.170.31  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
William E. Miller
late 19th century