Gift of Robert Gregson, 2015.99.6.24. The Connecticut Historical Society. In copyright.

Men Wrapped in Parachute Fabric, Main Street, Hartford

PhotographerPhotographed by Wayne Fleming American

Date1977

MediumPhotography; color slide on plastic in cardboard mount

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Robert Gregson

DescriptionTwo performers standing on a platform, or possibly on stilts, are wrapped in parachute fabric. They are on the sidewalk on Main Street near the intersection of State Street. Storefronts include Dunkin' Donuts, J.J. Newberry, and Rite Aid. Other people on the sidewalk are looking on, and construction barrels are lined up near the street. Across the street on the left is the Hartford-Aetna Bank Building (now demolished) and the former Kresge's building. Taken during a Thursday is a Work of Art event in Hartford.

Object number2015.99.6.24

CopyrightCopyright held by the Connecticut Historical Society. See object file for copyright transfer forms.

Inscribed"WAYNE FLEMING PHOTO" stamped on slide mount. "77/L/28", "Thurs 77" and "L-28" written on slide mount. "34" and "AUG 77N4" printed on slide mount."

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