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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2001.22.185, the Connecticut Historical Society.
Unidentified men in suits
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2001.22.185, the Connecticut Historical Society.

Unidentified men in suits

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Fredi Washington American, 1903 - 1994
SubjectPortrait of Duke Ellington American, 1899 - 1974
Date1930-1940
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 1/4 x 4 3/8in. (15.9 x 11.1cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm) or smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionGroup portrait of men standing near a storefront. The men wear dark suits with white shirts and bowties. The man standing at the far right also wears a dark, buttoned vest. Most of the men wear white handkerchiefs in their left suit pockets. Some of the men hold hats in their hands. The man standing at the far left holds a coat in his right arm and a hat in his left hand. A sign reading "MAGUIRE INC" is visible behind the group.
Object number2001.22.185
MarkingsStamped in black ink at top right corner of photograph's verso: "E09".InscribedAccession number 2001.22.185 is inscribed on verso, lower right.NotesSubject Note: The man standing at the far right may be Duke Ellington; he is also pictured in 2001.22.79 and .80. (Dixon 5/27/2020)
Collections
  • Fredi Washington Collection
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