People Creating Chalk Art on Pratt Street, Hartford
Date1978
MediumPhotography; color slide on plastic in cardboard mount
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Robert Gregson
DescriptionSlide depicting several people drawing on Pratt Street with chalk while others play an improvised musical instrument consisting of objects suspended from string. Spectators watch these activities. In the background, a large piece of netting and a string of balloons covers the street. The storefronts of Green & Stevens Jewelers, Michaels, and the Society for Savings are all visible in the background. Taken during a Thursday is a Work of Art event in Hartford.
Object number2015.99.3.104
CopyrightCopyright held by the Connecticut Historical Society. See object file for copyright transfer forms.
Inscribed"Bob Gregson" stamped on slide mount. "2 (122)", "Gregson", "Thurs. 78" and "2-122" written in black ink on slide mount. "22" and "AUG 78N13" printed on slide mount."Collections
- Thursday is a Work of Art
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