Gift of Robert Gregson, 2015.99.4.42. The Connecticut Historical Society. In copyright.

Two Men Sword Fighting on 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 on Main Street in Hartford as two women look on in the background. The Hartford Trust Company Building (the Stark Building) is in the background on the left. Taken during Thursday is a Work of Art.

Object number2015.99.4.42

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 "3-56" written in black ink on slide mount. "AUG 78N9" 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), a similar photo is captioned, "Occasionally performers not connected to Sidewalk got involved in the spirit of event. This sword fight appeared out of nowhere."

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