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Gift of Edwin F. Nason, 1969.20.1.94  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Fourth of July, 20 Madison Street, Hartford
Gift of Edwin F. Nason, 1969.20.1.94 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Fourth of July, 20 Madison Street, Hartford

Dateabout 1895
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper on cardboard mount
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 3/4 x 6 11/16in. (12 x 17cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
DescriptionGroup of three women, three men and a girl seated on the steps of a house. All have small American flags tucked into their hair or clothing. One man has a beard, all have mustaches. One man holds a broad-brimmed hat. A second hat rests on a folding chair on the porch. A rug is on the stairs at the right. A bucket, with what appear to be firecrackers on top of it, is in the foreground.
Object number1969.20.1.94
InscribedOn verso: "July 4 / 20 Madison St."NotesSubject Note: The people are probably the family and friends of Charles R. Nason, the photographer, who lived at 20 Madison Street. Nason was a member of the Hartford Camera Club.
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