Hartford Circus Fire: Remains of Bleachers
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
DateJuly 6, 1944
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 3/4 x 9 3/4in. (19.7 x 24.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10 1/8in. (20.3 x 25.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 x 10 1/8in. (20.3 x 25.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Sandra Asor Piontek
DescriptionView of a large burned area, where several charred tent poles are lying on the ground on remains of wooden spectator stands. Towards the right side, some charred stands can be seen. In the background are several circus wagons and trailers, with some men working near wooden barrels. There are trees and a house visible in the distance.
Object number2003.5.3
InscribedOn verso, inscribed by cataloguer, in pencil: "Hartford Circus Fire 1944" and accession number.On View
Not on view
July 6, 1944
July 6, 1944
