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Gift of Robert Gregson, 2015.99.2.8. The Connecticut Historical Society. In copyright.
Man Raising Fabric up Flagpole, Hartford
Gift of Robert Gregson, 2015.99.2.8. The Connecticut Historical Society. In copyright.

Man Raising Fabric up Flagpole, Hartford

PhotographerPhotographed by Wayne Fleming American
Date1978
MediumPhotography; color slide on plastic in cardboard mount
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Robert Gregson
DescriptionSlide depicting a man, possibly Karl Knoecklein, working on hoisting white pieces of fabric up flag poles on the sidewalk on American Row, near Constitution Plaza, for a Thursday is a Work of Art event. Trees and cars are in the background.
Object number2015.99.2.8
CopyrightCopyright held by the Connecticut Historical Society. See object file for copyright transfer forms.
Inscribed"WAYNE FLEMING PHOTO" stamped on slide mount. "Thurs 78" and "1-17" written in black ink on slide mount. "31" and "AUG 78N6" printed on slide mount."NotesSubject note: An article in the Hartford Courant about Thursday is a Work of Art describes Karl Knoecklein's flag installation. ("Third Thursday Is a Work of Art Program Different," Martin, Antoinette. The Hartford Courant; June 16, 1978; pg. 21.)
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