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Gift of Beth Sweeney, 2025.32.2, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, Copyrigh…
Hanover School of Modeling models
Gift of Beth Sweeney, 2025.32.2, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, Copyright Not Evaluated

Hanover School of Modeling models

Date1956-1966
MediumPhotography
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 10 × 8in. (25.4 × 20.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Beth Sweeney
DescriptionA black and white photograph of Hanover School of Modeling models photographed by Ellery G. Kington for The Hartford Times. There are three models wearing dresses and high heels and holding bags advertising Hanover Models. Beverly Barnard is in the center; the models on either side are unidentified.
Object number2025.32.2
InscribedHandwritten in blue ink on back: "Hanover Studios / Bus Col"

Stamped in blue ink on back: "HARTFORD TIMES PHOTO / By ELLERY G. KINGTON"

Printed and handwritten in pencil on label affixed to back of photo: "SLUG HANOVER / 2 COL. / 4 1/2 DEPTH / TO RUN MONDAY"
NotesSubject Note: The Hanover School of Modeling had agencies in New Haven, Hamden, and West Hartford and supplied models for advertising and public relation agencies as well as television, department stores, and photographers. The school was founded in 1950 by Lynn Hanover.
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