Hartford Circus Fire: Men Carrying Debris or Victims
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
DescriptionGroup of several men, including at least one African American man, carrying what appears to be a long board partially covered with a tarp, probably victims of the fire or debris. Several men look on, including a policeman wearing a uniform. There are circus wagons and trailers in the background.
Object number2005.173.11
MarkingsOn verso of every photograph except 2005.173.10, "B 01" is stamped in black ink at lower right; on 2005.173.10, the stamp is at upper left.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
