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Gift of Robert Gregson, 2015.99.3.25. The Connecticut Historical Society. In copyright.
Timothy Keating's Gloved Hands, Probably During "Son of Spam, Eligible Bachelor," Hartford
Gift of Robert Gregson, 2015.99.3.25. The Connecticut Historical Society. In copyright.

Timothy Keating's Gloved Hands, Probably During "Son of Spam, Eligible Bachelor," Hartford

PhotographerPhotographed by Wayne Fleming American
Date1978
MediumPhotography; color slide on plastic in cardboard mount
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Robert Gregson
DescriptionSlide depicting the pink rubber gloved hands of Timothy Keating, probably during "Son of Spam, Eligible Bachelor," performed for Thursday is a Work of Art in Hartford. Keating is also wearing a Hawaiian shirt.
Object number2015.99.3.25
CopyrightCopyright held by the Connecticut Historical Society. See object file for copyright transfer forms.
Inscribed"WAYNE FLEMING PHOTO" stamped on slide mount. "Thurs. 78", "78/2/38", and "2-38" written in black ink on slide mount."NotesSubject note: An article in the Hartford Courant describes a Thursday is a Work of Art performance featuring Tim Keating in a roped-off area on the sidewalk of State Street, in a performance called "Son of Spam, Eligible Bachelor" ("Performers Continue Weekly Thursday Antics," Martin, Antoinette. The Hartford Courant, June 23, 1978, pg. 21).
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