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Gift of Robin Purtell Bell, 2025.83.24, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, C…
U.S. Senator William Purtell in his office, 1953
Gift of Robin Purtell Bell, 2025.83.24, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, Copyright Undetermined

U.S. Senator William Purtell in his office, 1953

SubjectPortrait of William A. Purtell American, 1897 - 1978
PhotographerPhotographed by F. Clyde Wilkinson American
Date1953 May 2
MediumPhotography
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 8 1/8 × 10in. (20.6 × 25.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Robin Purtell Bell
DescriptionBlack and white photograph of U.S. Senator William Purtell sitting at his desk in his office on May 2, 1953. Photographed by F. Clyde Wilkinson.
Object number2025.83.24
InscribedPrinted in black on paper affixed to back of photo: "Glossy photograph of Senator Purtell take in his office / May 2, 1953, print of which was sent to Trinity / College in Connecticut for a TV horizontal showing, / re publicity by the college when they were announcing / awarding of degree to Senator Purtell, on May 12, 1953."

Stamped in blue ink on back: "PLEASE CREDIT / F. CLYDE WILKINSON / 3030 NORTH QUINCY STREET / ARLINGTON 7, VA. / HOME PHONE JACKSON 2-5317 / BUSINESS NA. 8-3120 EXT. 1191-1164"
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