Gift of Clifford T. Alderman, 2014.103.7 © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society

Unveiling of Tablet June 8th 1934, First Church of Christ, Wethersfield, Connecticut

Date1934

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 3/8 x 9 3/8in. (18.7 x 23.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Clifford T. Alderman

DescriptionEleven women and three men stand on the steps of a brick church building. The women wear dresses and hats. Some wear coats and jewelry. Some hold handbags. Some of the coats are trimmed with fur. The men wear suits and ties. An American flag is at the left. A Connecticut state flag is at the right. A plaque on the right reads: "THE / FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST / IN / WETHERSFIELD / CONGREGAT[0N] / Founded [ ] / Present Building B[uilt] / Eugene M. Bushoo[ ] / Parsonage / SUNDAY SC[HOOL] / Church School / Morning Wors[hip]..." A tablet on the left reads: "GEORGE WASHINGTON / ATTENDED SERVICE / IN THIS MEETING HOUSE / MAY 20, 1781..."

Object number2014.103.7

InscribedOn recto, upper margin, in black ink, "Unveiling of Tablet June 8th 1934"; lower margin, in black ink, "Compliments of Harvey B. Brainerd"

On verso, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesSubject Note: Wethersfield celebrated its Tercentenary in 1934. Several tablets were dedicated to mark the event. The one at the Congregational Church commemorates George Washington's attendance there in 1781.

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