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2023.60.43a, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, In Copyright
The Triumph of Man
2023.60.43a, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, In Copyright

The Triumph of Man

Date1964-1965
Medium(a) cardboard, printed ink (b) vinyl, adhesive, paper, printed ink
Dimensions(a) Primary Dimensions (overall height x width, closed): 7 1/4 × 7 1/4in. (18.4 × 18.4cm)
(a) Other (overall height x width, open): 7 1/4 × 21 1/2in. (18.4 × 54.6cm)
(b) Primary Dimensions (diameter): 6 13/16in. (17.3cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA (b) 7" LP record in its (a) original envelope published by The Travelers Insurance Companies. The record is titled, "The Triumph of Man," as presented at the New York World’s Fair, 1964-1965.

(a) The case features various images and the display by The Travelers Insurance Companies.

(b) "The Triumph of Man" script was written by Robert P. Davis, narrated by Peter Thomas, the original score written by Frank Ledlie Moore, and performed by The Hartford Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Fritz Mahler.
Object number2023.60.43a-b
On View
Not on view
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