Hartford Circus Fire: Charred Remains
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Helen Tobacco
American, died 1993
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
DateJuly 6, 1944
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Patricia A. Sieber
DescriptionA group of men stand looking at charred remains. Some of the men are wearing t-shirts, others are wearing suits and hats, and there are also firemen in uniforms and fire hats. A small part of the charred spectator stands is visible in the background.
Object number2005.173.10
InscribedOn verso of each photograph, accession number in pencil at lower right.NotesArtist Note: According to a letter written by the donor, these pictures of the Hartford Circus Fire were taken by a professional photographer. He only brought a small camera that day, because it was only a circus, not an event that warranted a large, bulky camera. The donor's aunt, who owned these photographs from 1944 until her death in 1993, was dating the man, but the donor does not know his name. (Hudson 2/2/2006)On View
Not on view
July 6, 1944
