Men in Costume Sword Fighting, Main Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Wayne Fleming
American
Date1978
MediumPhotography; color slide on plastic in cardboard mount
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Robert Gregson
DescriptionSlide depicting two men in costume sword fighting as a city bus passes them in the background. Taken on Main Street in Hartford during a Thursday is a Work of Art event.
Object number2015.99.3.39
CopyrightCopyright held by the Connecticut Historical Society. See object file for copyright transfer forms.
Inscribed"Bob Gregson" and "WAYNE FLEMING PHOTO" stamped on slide mount. "Gregson", "Thurs. 78", and "2-55" written in black ink on slide mount. "AUG 78(?)" printed on slide mount."NotesSubject note: These performers may not be part of Thursday is a Work of Art. In Bob Gregson's article, "When Artists Owned Hartford's Streets," (Connecticut Explored, Winter 2004/2005), this photo is captioned, "Occasionally performers not connected to Sidewalk got involved in the spirit of event. This sword fight appeared out of nowhere."Collections
- Thursday is a Work of Art
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