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Gift of Robert Gregson, 2015.99.5.49. The Connecticut Historical Society. In copyright.
Ed Stivender Performing in Gray Face Paint, Hartford
Gift of Robert Gregson, 2015.99.5.49. The Connecticut Historical Society. In copyright.

Ed Stivender Performing in Gray Face Paint, Hartford

PhotographerPhotographed by Wayne Fleming American
SubjectPortrait of Ed Stivender American, born 1946
Date1978
MediumPhotography; color slide on plastic in cardboard mount
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Robert Gregson
DescriptionSlide depicting Ed Stivender wearing gray face paint, most likely performing a piece from "A Connecticut Fool in King Harry's Court," in which he impersonated then-United Technologies Corporation president Harry Gray. He is holding his hat up in the air. Taken during a Thursday is a Work of Art event in Hartford.
Object number2015.99.5.49
CopyrightCopyright held by the Connecticut Historical Society. See object file for copyright transfer forms.
Inscribed"WAYNE FLEMING PHOTO" stamped on slide mount. "Thursday 1978" and "4-77" written in black ink on slide mount. "24" and "JUN 78N7" printed on slide mount."
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