Easter decorations, African M.E. Zion Church, Pearl Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Dateabout 1890
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 7/8 x 9 13/16in. (20 x 25cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionChurch interior with pews in the foreground, an organ loft in the background. The altar is decorated with potted palms, plants including hyacinths, Easter lilies, daffodils and pansies, and cut flowers in vases. A cross bears the inscription "Christ is Risen." A sign at the right reads: "Psalms / 16 / Hymns / 939 / 1154." A chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
Object number2000.201.40
InscribedOn recto, beneath image: "African M.E. Zion Church, #269 Pearl Str."On View
Not on view
probably 1910-1920
